{"product_id":"monte-velho-red-magnum-geschenkdoos","title":"Monte Velho Red | Magnum (gift box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Esporão Monte Velho red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aroma offers a wealth of fruit such as redcurrants, blackberries, and wild blueberries, but also hints of toast and tobacco, due to the oak aging. These notes are also present on the palate, where the soft tannin structure is particularly pleasing. Clear ruby red color. All in all, this Esporão Monte Velho red is a very enjoyable wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied Esporão Monte Velho red calls for heartier dishes. Spiced lamb, grilled red meat, stews, or with a piece of aged Gouda cheese. Or try something different, as the local Portuguese do: octopus in red wine sauce or feijoada (a bean stew).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonte Velho is the best-selling branded wine in \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/portugal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003ePortugal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e The Alentejo region is characterized by a summer of very hot days with a sharp cooling at night, followed by a winter that is extremely cold for Portugal. These ingredients, combined with volcanic soil and local grape varieties, form the basis of very original wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of the \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eEsporão\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e estate dates back to the Bronze Age. During the Roman occupation, the wines were already exported throughout the Roman Empire. From that moment on, the estate's borders have remained virtually unchanged. In 1985, the most modern winery in Portugal was built, utilizing as many natural techniques as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, a second winery was built specifically for the production of white wine. In addition to wine production, Esporão also specializes in the production of high-quality olive oil. For this, a completely new production facility was opened in 2016. In both the vineyard and the olive grove, Esporão works entirely according to the rules of organic farming. Esporão is now one of the most important wine producers in Portugal and receives more than 50,000 visitors annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover even more \u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003emagnums\u003c\/span\u003e in the extensive assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esporão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944346259781,"sku":"44634","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/24c35829dc5be6d6d6907a04ddf635cb99ab6277.jpg?v=1787299580","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/monte-velho-red-magnum-geschenkdoos","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}