Wine Concept

With a distinctly Alentejo profile, this wine aims to transmit the uniqueness of the Alentejo and the quality of Herdade do Esporão wines to more people. Balanced and gastronomic, it is an excellent choice for a variety of occasions and consumers.

Agriculture

Integrated Production (certified)

Damp, stormy weather during the Spring period resulted in a lower than average grape production. A mild summer with cool nights resulted in grapes of very high quality.

SOIL TYPE
Granite/schist base, clay/loam soil.

AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
15 years

Grape Varieties

Aragonez, Castelão, Trincadeira

Vinification / Maturation

Destemming, crushing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, membrane pressing, controlled malolactic fermentation.

Ageing in stainless steel tanks and american oak barrels for 6 months prior to blending and bottling.

More Information

Launched for the first time in 1992, its name comes from the monte located next to the Caridade reservoir, at Herdade do Esporão. At the time, the wine boasted the same origin and philosophy as Esporão Reserva but was created to reach more people and make daily wine consumption an experience.

Produced according to the region’s winegrowing tradition, the variety of grapes and vinification techniques demonstrate the character of the region from whence it comes: rich aromas, a smooth palate and an excellent gastronomic bent.

Made with grapes from throughout the region, it is the result of partnerships lasting over 15 years with suppliers from the different sub-regions, who use the same integrated production system as Esporão. These sustainable practices, which preclude the use of pesticides and herbicides, are crucial to soil quality and fertility, which provide the vineyard with natural protection that influences the quality of the wines.

Ever faithful to its roots, Monte Velho is the Alentejo in a glass, coming to represent a benchmark of the region in Portugal and the world over the years.

Wine Makers

David Baverstock and Luís Patrão

Colour

Clear deep ruby colour.

Aroma

Berry fruit aromas with some complex subtle toasty notes.

Palate

Elegant palate with good depth of fruit and a fine tannic structure.

Sizes

375 ml   ·   750 ml   ·   1,5 l   ·   3 l   ·   5 l

Bottling

February 2012

Alcohol/Volume

14 %

Total Acidity

6.36 g/l

pH

3.57

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2.1 g/l