Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork loin
Medium body suits simple grilled pork. -
Chorizo and bean stew
A food-friendly match for a rustic dish. -
Hard cheese platter
Balanced acidity and fruit complement firm cheese.
History
Monte Mayor is Adega Mayor's mid-tier label, sitting between the entry Caiado range and the flagship Reserva do Comendador.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega Mayor · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Touriga Nacional
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto
What does Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto taste like?
A second-tier red from Adega Mayor, blending Aragonez and Touriga Nacional for an approachable, mid-weight style.
When should I drink Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto?
Grilled pork loin and Chorizo and bean stew are the strongest matches. Medium body suits simple grilled pork.
What grapes are in Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto?
Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto is a blend of Aragonez and Touriga Nacional.
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