2019 Herdade do Esporão Vinho Monte Velho Branco, Portugal, Alentejano, Wine Review

This is a white blend of Antão Vaz 40%, Perrum 40%, and Roupeiro 20%. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has golden raisins, slight hay and a bit of citrus. On the palate, this has a viscous texture. Nice citrus, lemon balm and some minerality. Good finish with a bit of lemon candy notes. This is an easy drinking wine with just enough tang to work on its own or with lighter foods. It should be consumed voer the next year or two.

Grade:

B+

Score:

Vintage:

2019

Current Price:

$10.00USD

Portugal's Alentejo Wine Region: One Region, Eight DOC Labels

Alentejo is Portugal's largest political region, encompassing about one-third of the country. It's also the least densely populated region in Portugal. About 10 percent of Alentejo is devoted to vineyards. Much of the rest is used for growing cereal grains and olives.

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2021 Herdade do Esporão Vinho Regional Alentejano Monte Velho Branco, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$12.00USD

This is a blend of 40% Antão Vaz, 40% Roupeiro, and 20% Perrum from Portugal. Silvery/yellow/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with peach, slight lemon and a chalk note. Juicy texture. Moderate acidity. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, a tasty lemon candy note with some salinity and chalk. Good finish. This is good on its own and will work well with lighter foods especially sea food. Oysters would work well. Drink over the next three to five years.

2019 Herdade do Esporão Vinho Regional Alentejano Monte Velho, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$10.00USD

This is another very nice value red from Portugal. Deep garnet in color, ruby at the rim. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries and a dried herbal note. On the palate, this is medium bodied with good balance. Tart black cherry fruit. No hard edges. This drinks easy. Nice finish. This should drink well for the next three to five years. It will work on its own and go nicely with a burger off the grill.

2021 Herdade do Esporão Vinho Regional Alentejano Monte Velho Rosé, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$12.00USD

This is a Rose from Portugal made from Touriga Nacional, Aragonêz, Tinta Caiada, Syrah, and Trincadeira. Pink in color with some violet hues, clear and bright. The nose is tight but opens to show strawberries and slight raspberries. Lower acidity. Light tannins. On the palate, strawberries. Moderate finish. This is easy to drink. Nice on its own, it works well with snacks like olives and nuts. Good value in Rose.

2019 Herdade do Rocim Alentejo Vinho Branco Amphora

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$23.00USD

This is a blend of Antão Vaz 40%, Perrum 20%, Rabo de Ovelha 20%, and Monteudo 20%. Very interesting and good! Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has lemons, lemon verbena, minerals and summer savory. Velvety texture. Moderate acidity. On the palate, minerals and lemons. Lots of depth and complexity. Semi-tart lemons on the finish. I was told in other vintages this is done as an orange/amber wine. This is very clean, but the complexity is great no matter what color. Great on its own but this should be very food friendly. Seafood is a great choice.

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