Pêra Doce 2018

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One of the words to describe wine that I listen the most whenever I go to wine tastings in Germany is: "uncomplicated". I have to confess that it took me quite a while to understand the full meaning of it. Maybe it was due to my shameful German knowledge. My first impression was, anyway, that it was tremendously appreciated by most people around.
Being rather stubborn and curious, I have started paying particular attention to the moment where the word "unkompliziert" was used. When I finally thought that I knew what it could mean, I have used it in a tasting and I had everyone looking at me in pure shock, till the sommelier who was organizing the evening said: "oh, he's Portuguese." The other guests looked at me as if I have just came out of space and the tasting proceeded without any further incidents.
I kept on working on finding out what could this word mean for most Germans and, after almost five years from this small episode that I have shared, I finally feel confident to use it again. This time, to describe this Pêra Doce.
Being the lowest of its range, it had no contact with wood and a considerably short vinification period (10 days). With that, I was expecting a rather fruity wine, with lower alcohol density and easy to drink by itself. Uncomplicated.
In fact, I have to confess that it was a very pleasant experience, as I knew both Premium and the Reserva. It is a completely different experience, but it is somehow possible to recognize some common lines with them.
Even though I missed a bit the complexity of the wood in it, it presents a very good structure, making it also a perfect pair for Spring gastronomy due to its impressive balance.
A perfect wine for a most days which is worth always having around.
Uncomplicated, I dare to say.
With it, Laurina Belle's The Secret to Life is Uncomplicated:

The secret to life is uncomplicated,
It's something that will never get old or dated.
But before I tell you, please be aware,
It's something that may come as a scare.

For the secret of life is to do what you need,
And to let others do the same at their own speed.
Also do what makes you happy and stress a little less,
Whether it be singing, watching a movie or reading the press.

Always, always keep a positive attitude,
And please, try to stay in a happy mood.
Because that's the only way you'll succeed at life,
Is to be positive and happy and never be strife. 


16/20
Country: Portugal
Region: Alentejo
Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira
13,5%
Winemaker: Nuno Morais, António Ventura
Website: https://www.parras.wine/marcas/pera-doce/pera-doce-vinho-tinto
Location: Hamburgo, Alemanha

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