COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Antão Vaz, Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Herdade do Monte da Ribeira
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Herdade do Monte da Ribeira Pousio Antão Vaz & Alvarinho 2019 is a white wine from the Alentejo DOC in Portugal. The producer, Herdade do Monte da Ribeira, was acquired and significantly reformed by Victor Carmona e Costa. The estate is now owned by the Victor and Graça Carmona e Costa Foundation, which supports contemporary art. The vineyards were first planted in 1989, with the initial harvest in 1992. The vineyards are situated on the south-facing slopes of the Serra do Mendro, characterized by sandy-clay soils and a warm climate. This wine uniquely blends Antão Vaz, a prominent Alentejo white grape, with Alvarinho, aiming to capture the distinct qualities of both varietals. The estate has garnered national and international awards since its inception.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is owned by a foundation dedicated to contemporary art.
Fact 02
First vineyards planted in 1989, first harvest in 1992.
Fact 03
Vineyards are on south-facing slopes of Serra do Mendro.
Fact 04
Alentejo's warm climate requires irrigation for grape cultivation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Herdade do Monte da Ribeira Pousio Antão Vaz & Alvarinho 2019 is produced by blending the Antão Vaz and Alvarinho grape varieties. The vineyards are situated on sandy-clay soils on south-facing slopes in Alentejo, a region characterized by its warm climate which often necessitates irrigation. The winemaking process involves fermentation, though specific details regarding vessels, temperatures, and yeast strains are not provided. Information on aging methods and duration is also not specified. The estate's history dates back to the planting of its first vineyard in 1989, with the first harvest occurring in 1992.
