Adega Monte Branco 'Alento' White 2018

Adega Monte Branco 'Alento' White 2018

Alentejo, Portugal

After graduating in Agro-Industrial Engineering and an internship in Sonoma County, Luís Louro returned to Portugal to work with his father, renowned Portuguese producer of Quinta do Mouro. Fascinated by Alentejo and Portuguese local grape varieties, Luis decided share his vision by moving forward with his project. Thus in 2004 was born Adega do Monte Branco in Estremoz.

Tasting Notes:

Made entirely from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties this wine pours a bright citrine color, with strong aromatics of zesty citrus fruit and mineral. It’s a well balanced wine with well integrated acidity that gives it great freshness and length.

Pair it with:

We love this wine with all things from the sea. It is exceptionally good with white fish and meats, and leafy green herbs.

Grape Varieties:

50% Arinto, 40% Antão Vaz, and 10% Roupeiro

Aging:

Stainless steel

Quantity Produced:

25,000 bottles

Soil:

Clay

Wine Makers:

Luís Louro and Inês Capão

Alcohol:

12.5%