Herdade Monte da Cal Regional Red 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade Monte da Cal
Label Name:
 
Regional Red
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Fronteira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aragonêz (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Petit Verdot, Alicante Bouschet
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~3. 8/5 (user ratings); Wine Adore listing gives 87/100 for Monte da Cal Tinto 2020

Tasting Note
Garnet with violet hues. Ripe red and black fruit, subtle spice, toasted oak and licorice. Soft, elegant tannins, medium‑full body and a fresh, harmonious finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, beef ragu, roasted pork, mature cheeses. Asian: Chinese braised pork, Peking duck, Szechuan beef, Korean BBQ, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; fermentation in stainless steel with temperature control; approx. 5–6 months ageing in French oak barrels; light filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Herdade Monte da Cal (est. 2007) — ~80 ha in Fronteira, northern Alentejo; grows traditional Alentejo varieties and produces contemporary-style estate wines.