Esporão Monte Velho Reserve White
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Product specifications
| Wine type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Spur |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Alentejan |
| Appellation | Alentejo |
| Grape variety | Antão Vaz, Arinto, Gouveio, Roupeiro |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 14% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | White |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 8 to 10 degrees |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting note Esporão Monte Velho Reserva White
The wine shows a crystal-clear, light straw-yellow color with golden reflections. The nose opens richly with intense aromas of lemon zest, fresh peach, and white currants, subtly supported by spices and floral notes, which together form a complex and enticing whole. On the palate, the wine is elegant and balanced: fresh in acidity, with a firm body and a soft creaminess due to aging on the fine lees.
Wine & Food
Esporão Monte Velho Reserva White combines excellently with refined seafood (such as scallops or shrimp), grilled fish (sea bass, gilthead bream), light white meat dishes (lemon chicken), creamy salads, or sushi and sashimi. It also comes into its own as an aperitif or with mild cheeses.
Other information
In the heart of the subtropically sunny Alentejo in the south of Portugal is the iconic winery Herdade do Esporão, which stands for sustainable quality and accessible elegance. The Monte Velho Reserva White is the more luxurious sibling of the popular Monte Velho White: more refined thanks to barrique influences, without losing the freshness and charm of its entry-level version.
The Alentejo region is characterized by summers with very hot days and a strong cooling at night, followed by an extremely cold winter by Portuguese standards. These ingredients, combined with volcanic soil and local grape varieties, form the basis for highly original wines. The history of the Esporão winery goes back to the Bronze Age. During the Roman occupation, the wines were already being exported throughout the Roman Empire.
The grapes are harvested by machine, cooled after picking, and then gently pressed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, with approximately 20% in used American and French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for six months on the fine lees, which provides extra texture and complexity.
Wine scores/awards
86 points – Revista de Vinhos (2023 vintage)
16.5 points – Vinho Grandes Escolhas
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