COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Verdelho
PRODUCER
Herdade do Mouchão
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ponte Mouchão Branco is a white wine from Herdade do Mouchão in Portugal's Alentejo region, primarily made from the Verdelho grape. This wine represents a revival of a historically significant indigenous variety for the estate. It is produced from old Verdelho vines, some of which are grafted onto established rootstock, situated on the shallow banks of the Mouchão reservoir. The estate itself has a long family history, dating back over 150 years, and is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking practices and the expression of its unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Verdelho at Mouchão was celebrated as early as 1909 by writer W. H. Koebel.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from old Verdelho vines, some grafted onto 25-year-old Perrum vines.
Fact 03
The wine is classified as Vinho Regional Alentejano, reflecting Verdelho's historical presence.
Fact 04
The estate has been family-owned for over 150 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ponte Mouchão Branco is produced using a combination of stainless steel tanks and used French oak barrels for fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for up to nine months, with regular battonage employed to enhance texture and complexity. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine is bottled after approximately ten months of total aging. This process aims to preserve the character of the Verdelho grape and the unique qualities of the Alentejo terroir.
