Winery EsporãoMonte Velho Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Pinot noir and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Monte Velho Tinto from the Winery Esporão
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monte Velho Tinto of Winery Esporão in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Monte Velho Tinto of Winery Esporão in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Monte Velho Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Monte Velho Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Monte Velho Tinto
The Monte Velho Tinto of Winery Esporão matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, lamb curry or beef bourguignon with cookéo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Esporão's Monte Velho Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monte Velho Tinto from Winery Esporão are 1999, 2004, 2005, 1991 and 2003.
Informations about the Winery Esporão
The Winery Esporão is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 69 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
The word of the wine: Unbalanced
Said of a wine whose different elements are not perceived in a harmonious and pleasant way. This is not necessarily a defect, it can be a wine that is too young and not yet blended.
