Monte Branco Alicante Bouschet

Alicante 2021

Vinho DOC ALENTEJANO

Tasting Note:

A striking aromatic wine, very austere with a mineral complex and vibrant presence with excellent tannins and freshness. An uncompromising red, dry and firm, full of character and race.

Climate: Continental Mediterranean. Hot, dry days with large daily temperature variations.

Soils: Schist and limestone

Grape Varieties: Alicante

Winemaking: Manual harvest. Total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 2 days. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature control at 26/27ºC.

Ageing: 20 months in used 300L French oak barrels.

Winemakers: Luís Louro and Inês Capão

Bottles Produced: 3.895 bottles