COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Antão Vaz, Perrum, Roupeiro
PRODUCER
Herdade do Esporão
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Monte Velho White, produced by Herdade do Esporão in Portugal's Alentejo region, is a Vinho Regional Alentejano. First released in 1992, its name originates from a hill on the estate. The wine was conceived with the same quality ethos as the Esporão Reserva but intended for more casual, daily consumption. Herdade do Esporão, with roots tracing back to 1267, is committed to producing fine wines while prioritizing environmental stewardship and a sustainable future. The 2021 vintage was influenced by a wet and mild growing season, promoting balanced grape maturation.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name, Monte Velho, refers to a hill on the Herdade do Esporão estate.
Fact 02
First launched in 1992, it was designed to be more accessible than the estate's Reserva wines.
Fact 03
The Monte Velho line is certified vegan.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage benefited from excellent soil hydration due to ample rainfall.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Monte Velho White 2021 involves destemming the grapes, followed by a thermal shock to preserve freshness. The must is then decanted before fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. Post-fermentation, the wine undergoes centrifugation, stabilization, and filtration to ensure clarity and stability. Winemakers David Baverstock and Sandra Alves oversee this process, aiming for a wine that is fresh, balanced, and representative of the Alentejo region. The wine is bottled in December 2021.
