MONTE VELHO ORGANIC RED
Wine Concept
A wine for every occasion. With a balanced and gastronomic profile, offering the best aromas and flavours of the Reguengos de Monsaraz subregion, in the heart of Alentejo.
Agriculture
The 2019 agricultural year registered temperatures within the average of the last 20 years, while rainfall was below the average values for the same period.
Between spring and early summer, the temperatures were higher than in 2018, leading to the vines’ considerable phenological development, which resulted in the harvest beginning 2 weeks earlier than the previous year.
The summer registered lower temperatures in the veraison phase, fostering a constant and homogenous evolution during ripening, the ideal conditions to produce a raw material with excellent quality.
SOIL GEOLOGY
Granitic / schistous nature, clay-loam structure.
AVERAGE AGE OF VINEYARDS
12 years.
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga FrancaVinification / Maturation
Picking, destemming, crushing, temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation (22 to 25oC) in stainless steel tanks, pressing followed by malolactic fermentation.
Minimum stage of three months in stainless steel tanks.
More Information
Exclusive in Sonae stores, restaurants and specialized stores.
Vineyard
Vineyards with Certified Organic Production.
Extremely variable soils with low fertility, predominantly granite, schist and derivatives of these.
Wine Makers
David Baverstock and Sandra Alves
Colour
Clear appearance, intense ruby colour.
Aroma
Wild berries and blackberries, with a hint of moss and green pepper.
Palate
Intense, solid and consistent on the palate, with notes of ripe, yet fresh, black fruit. Polished and persistent tannins that convey a long and expressive finish.