{"product_id":"esporao-monte-velho-white","title":"Esporão Monte Velho White","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Esporão Monte Velho White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aroma features predominantly fruit notes of stone fruit such as plum, peach, apricot, and citrus. The taste is robust and well-balanced, with fruit also playing the main role. A remarkably long finish. A light straw-yellow color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonte Velho White\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with oven-baked pizzas, fish dishes, shellfish, and is an ideal match for asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eEsporão winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e goes way back. Today, it is a leading producer of Portuguese quality wines and olive oil. In addition, the company also excels in sustainability. In 1985, Portugal's most modern winery was built, focusing as much as possible on natural techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA second winery was added in 2002, primarily focused on white wine. The vineyards are located in the Alentejo region. This region is characterized by summers with very warm days and strong cooling at night, followed by an extremely cold winter by Portuguese standards. This climate, combined with volcanic soil and local grape varieties, forms the basis for original wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine was first launched in 1992. The name comes from the hill next to the Caridade dam, at Herdade do Esporão. Monte Velho is the best-selling brand of wine in Portugal and has won several awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2018 - 90 points, Silver Medal (2017)\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator - named one of the Top 100 wines in the best price\/quality category (2017)\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator, February 2018 - 88 points (2016) Perswijn Wine Competition, spring \u0026amp; summer 2015 - Winner White €7.50 to €10\u003cbr\u003eWine\u0026amp;Spirits magazine, August 2015 - 88 points, 'Best Buy' (2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esporão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944313196869,"sku":"44617","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/a5607c4dbe9243a1d61db95f2bfbae6430fb33e8.jpg?v=1787299142","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/esporao-monte-velho-white","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}