MONTE VELHO Reserva red 2021
Wine Concept
With the Esporão quality seal, it results from a careful selection of grapes from the various regions of the Alentejo, followed by a patient wait during the aging phase in barrels.
Agriculture
The 2021 agricultural year was a rainy year. During the vegetative dormancy (Autumn – Winter) higher precipitation values were recorded than the average of the last 22 years, with temperatures remaining mild. These precipitation values meant that, at the beginning of the vegetative cycle (spring), virtually all soils had their water reserves completely reestablished. Budbreak occurred earlier, and the higher temperatures seen during spring accelerated vegetative development until flowering. In summer, the milder temperatures contributed to a regular development of the vegetative cycle, allowing maturation to take place regularly and balanced.
SOIL GEOLOGY
Granitic/schist nature, loam-clay structure.
AVERAGE AGE OF WINES
18 years.
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Syrah, TrincadeiraVinification / Maturation
Grapes from mechanical harvesting. After destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation begins at controlled temperature, followed by pressing, malolactic fermentation and finally aging in oak barrels for 8 months.
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Wine Makers
João Ramos
Colour
Clear appearance, ruby color.
Aroma
The aroma reveal intense notes of wild berries and black plums, complemented by sweet spices and a toasted finish due to aging in barrels.
Palate
With a dense and balanced flavor, where black fruit predominates, enriched with slight notes of jam. Attractive volume and long, persistent aftertaste.