Esporão Monte Velho Red The first Monte Velho harvest dates back to 1991 and was first released to the market in 1992, priced at 200 escudos at the time. Inspired by the flagship Esporão Reserve, Monte Velho revolutionised everyday wine consumption by bringing a quality wine to the table at an affordable price. Over the past 30 years, the brand’s journey has undergone significant evolution. In 2020, 7.4 million bottles of Monte Velho were sold in more than 50 countries. Since 2013, this Alentejo regional wine has been produced entirely under integrated production practices. The history of Monte Velho is closely tied to the territory from which it originates, making it a distinctly Alentejo wine due to its diverse grape varieties and unique profile. Winemaking: Mechanical harvesting, destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature, pressing, and malolactic fermentation.Minimum ageing of 5 months in stainless steel. Producer: Herdade do EsporãoRegion: Alentejo, PortugalStyle: Red WineGrapes: Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, and othersBottle Size: 75clAlcohol: 13.5%Serving Temperature: 16–18ºC Colour: Clear appearance, ruby colourAroma: Exuberant, with notes of fresh red fruit and wild berriesPalate: Fresh and light, with an elegant structure and a balanced finish
