$37.90 MONTE VELHO Philosophy: Esporão, intends to bring the typicality of the Alentejo and the quality of the wines of this property to more people. It is balanced and gastronomic and therefore an excellent choice for a wide variety of occasions and consumers. Viticulture: Mode of production: Integrated Production (certified) Soil Geology: Fairly varied. Often granitic / schistous, loamy-loamy structure. Age of Vineyards: 15 years. Grapes: Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional and Syrah. Portuguese wines are known to be made using a wide set of batch varieties, which gives it character and identity. The predominant grape varieties in this wine are those indicated above, yet other grape varieties in smaller quantities form part of this wine. Winemaking: Destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures, pressing, malolactic fermentation, 6 months in stainless steel vats and American oak wood. Technical information: Alcohol / Volume: 13.5% Total Acidity: 6.5 g / l pH: 3.60 Sugar Reducer: 2.2 g / l Winemakers: David Baverstock and Luís Patrão. TEST RESULTS: Color: Clear appearance, ruby color. Aroma: A ripe red fruit aroma with light notes of dry vegetable, indicating a subtle complexity. Palate: Elegant and fresh, reveals good balance and structure