Elegant aroma of tropical fruits
To celebrate the summer with a refined wine, Adega de Borba has just launched a new vintage of Montes Claros Sparkling wine. The Arinto and Alvarinho grapes from 2013 allowed us to produce a sparkling brut with an elegant aroma of tropical fruits and slight notes of almonds, the perfect aperitif for the Portuguese hot summer.
The harvest was performed manually during the morning to achieve the best possible temperature of the grape at its arrival in the winery. Óscar Gato, head of oenology at Adega de borba, states that the grapes were transported in small batches. After the crushing and total destemming, we performed the pressing, decantation through the cold system for 24 hours and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature. The wine was fermented a second time in the bottle through the classical method with a prolonged ageing for a year under the yeasts. The dégorgement was performed in May 2015.
Montes Claros Sparkling is a white brut with fine bubbles, clear aspect and citrus colour with a yellowish nuance which are a good indication of this sparkling’s young and fresh flavours with strong notes of citrus fruits.
This sparkling has the perfect balance of aromas and flavours due the great harmony between alcohol content and acidity. It should be consumed immediately after bottling or aged for a period of two years. It should be served at 6o − 8oC.
Montes Claros Sparkling White Brut from Adega de Borba has a recommended retail price of 8.49 €.
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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.