350 numbered bottles
On the 17th June 1665, Alentejo was the scenario for the last set of battles which granted Portugal its independence during the war of the restauration: the Battle of Montes Claros. To celebrate the 350 years of this important battle, Adega de Borba has launched a commemorative edition of Montes Claros Reserva Red 2012 with 350 numbered bottles.
The launch of this special edition is taking place tomorrow, 17th June, at Escola das Armas, in Mafra, at a military ceremony during the morning, the inauguration of a room to honour the Battle of Montes Claros and the signature of a protocol between the City Council of Borba and the City Council of Mafra.
The celebrations will continue in Borba with a military ceremony at Praça da República and the inauguration of the busts of Marquis of Marialva and Count Schomberg. The festivities will end on the 21st June with a concert from Ligeira do Exército Orchestra.
João Mota Barroso, Adega de Borba’s President, states this is a very special edition not only because in 2015 we are celebrating 350 years of the Battle of Montes Claros, but also because it’s the 70th birthday of Montes Claros brand, one of the most iconic brands from Adega de Borba, distinguished in 1945 by its unique quality and its captivating references of Colheita, Reserva, Garrafeira wines and also a white sparkling.
The commander of Escola das Armas, the Colonel of Artillary, Luís António Morgado Baptista, also states the importance of celebrating the anniversary of the Battle, which is linked to the mission of Escola das Armas. The Portuguese military forces left with a victory on their hands because they are competent and were cohesive during the battle. And this is the legacy which inspires us to train leaders who distinguish themselves for their competence and capacity to take advantage of what their best their subordinates have to offer.
Montes Claros Reserva Red 2012 has a deep grenade colour. The aroma is rich and intense with hints of jam, jelly and cocoa. Produced from the Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira grapes, it has a soft, yet full-bodied and complex flavour with strong notes of black fruits and robust persistent tannins.
The final batch aged for 12 months in French and American oak casks and 6 months in the bottle for the final refinement, thus giving the wine more complexity, structure and richness. It is ideal to pair with meat and cheeses.
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About Adega de Borba
Founded in 1955 Adega de Borba is a cooperative of 300 wine growers who cultivate around 2,000 hectares of vine (70% red grapes and 30% white grapes), an annual volume of one million cases of 9 litres. Adega de Borba is one of the 10 biggest wine producers in the country.
Within its portfolio some of the more distinctive wines are Adega de Borba DOC, one of the top selling wines in Portugal within its segment, the iconic Adega de Borba Reserva “Rótulo de Cortiça”, a brand that is over 45 years old and one of the most important hallmarks from the Alentejo region, the historical Montes Claros, a brand which dates back to 1945, one the first names to be distinguished by its unique quality in Portugal, Convento da Vila which is widely known for its value for money, and the most recent range of single varietals under the name Senses. In 2014 Adega de Borba was awarded with 52 medals in all national and international competitions held that year. It is a pioneer in innovation within its category, having been integrated the Innovation network of SMBs from COTEC and received the status of Excellence SMB awarded by IAPMEI.