COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Adega Cooperativa Regional de Monção
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Adega Cooperativa Regional de Monção was founded in 1958 by 25 winegrowers in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, the birthplace of the Alvarinho grape in Portugal. Today, it is one of the most prestigious cooperatives in the country, representing over 1,600 growers. The unique microclimate of Monção and Melgaço, protected by surrounding mountains, provides the perfect balance of rainfall, temperature, and sunshine, allowing the Alvarinho grape to develop its signature character, complexity, and mineral-driven profile.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1958, Adega de Monção is one of the oldest and most successful wine cooperatives in Portugal.
Fact 02
Monção and Melgaço is protected by a ring of mountains, creating a unique microclimate with less rainfall and more heat than the rest of Vinho Verde.
Fact 03
Alvarinho from this specific sub-region is famous for its exceptional aging potential compared to other Vinho Verde wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested manually at optimum ripeness. Upon arrival at the winery, they undergo gentle pressing followed by static decantation. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (typically between 14°C and 16°C) to preserve the delicate primary fruit aromas. The wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks before stabilization, filtration, and bottling, ensuring a fresh, vibrant, and pure expression of the terroir.
