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)

A dry winter followed by above average temperatures in spring and summer, gave rise to an early start to the harvest. Although temperatures continued to be high, there was no extreme heat during the vintage, and the dry conditions were excellent for fruit quality, produciong wines with intense, persistent, aromatic fruit.

SOIL TYPE
Schist/granite origin with clay loam soils.

AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
16 years

Grape Varieties

Antão Vaz, Perrum, Roupeiro

Vinification / Maturation

Destemmed, must chilled, membrane pressing, cold settling, temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, centrifuging, cold stabilization, membrane filtration prior to 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 Sandra Alves

Colour

Crystal clear, citric colour.

Aroma

Lemon aromatics, some white stone fruit, fresh and delicate.

Palate

Firm, intense fruity palate, elegant and balanced with a long finish.

Sizes

375 ml   ·   750 ml

Bottling

January 2016

Alcohol/Volume

13.5 %

Total Acidity

6.8 g/l

pH

3.18

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2 g/l