Esporão Monte Velho Red

0.75L | 13.5%

7 , 8 9

Aragonez, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira

Esporão

Aantal

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Esporão Monte Velho Red

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Accessible & smooth

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Red currants Wild blueberries Spicy Ripe fruit

Food Pairing

Grilled, highly spiced meat Pasta with spicy sauces

A distinctive Alentejo wine, typical of the region. The blend consists of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, and Syrah. The bottle's label is inspired by the pattern of traditional "Manta" blankets. Manta is part of the cultural identity of the Alentejo region, where this wine is also produced. The winemaker thus brings two stories together. The Monte Velho Red is made according to regional traditions and vinification techniques. These techniques give the wine a distinctive, regional character.

The centuries-old Esparão winery

The origins of the Esporão winery date back far. Originally founded in 1267, it wasn't purchased until 1973 by José Roquette to fulfill his dream. He was a banker with a passion. He wanted to create a magnificent wine estate with vineyards growing in the mineral-rich, volcanic soils of the Alentejo region in southeastern Portugal. Besides an excellent foundation, the grapes also thrive in the climate. Warm days alternate with cool nights, which is beneficial for ripening. Today, the winery owns 450 hectares of vineyards, and at full capacity, Espoão produces approximately seven million liters of wine annually. It's a truly impressive operation, with David Baverstock as its successful winemaker. The cuvée, made from the four grape varieties Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, and Syrah, is first aged in stainless steel tanks after each grape variety has been harvested separately. The wine is then aged for three months in American oak barrels.

The smell and taste of Esporão Monte Velho Red

The Esporao Monte Velho Tinto presents itself ruby red in the glass with aromas of red berries and wild blueberries, along with delicate spicy notes. On the palate, this red wine from Portugal's sun-drenched Alentejo plain is intense and well-structured, with aromas of ripe fruit and soft tannins. The Esporao Monte Velho Tinto is an excellent accompaniment to grilled, heavily seasoned meats and pasta with spicy sauces.

Product details

Availability	Only 5 in stock!
Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2024
Size	0.75L
Region	Alentejo
Sub-region	Reguengos
Land	Portugal
Producer	Esporão
Varietal(s)	Aragonez, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira
Oak aging	Yes, 3 months in American oak barrels
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c