Adega Cooperativa e Regional de Monção Muralhas Vinho Verde 2022 (750ml)

 

Rated 90 Points by Wine Spectator

 

"There's flinty underpinning to this fragrant white, which shows a succulent range of ripe apricot and blood orange, white blossoms, lemon peel and pickled ginger.  Sleek and linear, with a hint of saline on the finish.  Alvarinho and Trajadura.  Drink now."  A.N.

 

Ranked #41 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines 2023

 

Deep, bold flavor of the hand-picked grapes, with scents of rich mahogany and spice.  Full bodied with a bold and ripe finish.

 

Adega Cooperativa e Regional de Monção

 

Muralhas Vinho Verde 2022

 

Experience the excellence of Muralhas de Monção White, a distinguished Vinho Verde that encapsulates the essence of Monção e Melgaço.  This White Wine, crafted with precision and care, is a blend of Alvarinho (85%) and Trajadura (15%) grapes from the bountiful harvest of 2022.

 

Tasting Notes

 

Green apple, stone fruit, grapefruit, and floral notes pop on the palate along with the region’s typical light spritz, which is produced by an injection of carbon dioxide.  This is a great wine to have on hand for easy drinking on its own and with a range of simply prepared foods, including broiled fish, sushi, spaghetti with clam sauce, and even fried chicken.

 

Alcohol:  12.5%

 

Winemaker Notes

 

"Brilliant citrine in color.  Predominantly fruity character, aiming to highlight the aromas of stone fruit resulting from the high percentage of the blend being Albarino. Balanced, persistent, chewy and dry."  Winemaker

 

Pairings Suggestions

 

Enjoy Muralhas de Monção at a perfect temperature of 11ºC.  It's an ideal aperitif and pairs wonderfully with seafood, fish dishes, and white meats.

 

Wine Characteristics

 

Aspect:  Bright

 

Color:  Citrine

 

Aroma:  Predominantly fruity with notable aromas of apricot and peach.

 

Flavor:  Balanced, persistent, soft, and dry.

 

 

Adega Cooperativa e Regional de Monção

 

From the Dream of some to the Pride of so many!

 

October 11, 1958. On this day, the dream was no longer a dream. 25 signatures brought hours and hours of conversations and meetings to life. The “It would be good to have…” ended and a new era began.

 

Adega Cooperativa e Regional de Monção was born, as a result of the common ambition of a group of winegrowers.

 

It is not surprising that, in a region of people known for their resilient character and for their enormous capacity to overcome difficulties, such an idea was born.  The natural privilege where the grapes for such precious wines were grown was well known.  The quality was undeniable.  However, an action to optimize production and take the good news to all corners was needed.  A common strategy was the only answer.  With the formation of Adega de Monção, it comes into existence.  The decades of history are proof that ambition is only the engine of achievements.

 

If the first decades were focused on the consolidation of the project and the promotion of Adega de Monção wines, between 1986 and 2004, there was a commitment to modernizing the production process.  The condition for receiving the grapes, as well as the storage capacity, were expanded.  The winemaking and bottling processes were refined so that the wines found the perfect context to be preserved and delivered in their most developed character.

 

However, Adega de Monção’s greatest asset is the human dimension.  There are 1720 associated producers who, due to their connection to the vineyard, have an almost umbilical knowledge of the grape varieties that make our wines.  The persistent dedication to the vineyard and the constant improvement of the production process are the foundation for a position, with special distinction, in one of the most competitive sectors of the Portuguese economy.  In addition, Adega de Monção plays a very important role in the socio-economic dynamism of the region of Monção and Melgaço, promoting the direct and indirect employment of hundreds and hundreds of people.  Adega de Monção is home for those who make grapes their livelihood, hobby or family legacy.

 

 

Rated 90 Points by Wine Spectator

 

"There's flinty underpinning to this fragrant white, which shows a succulent range of ripe apricot and blood orange, white blossoms, lemon peel and pickled ginger.  Sleek and linear, with a hint of saline on the finish.  Alvarinho and Trajadura.  Drink now."  A.N.