Named after the owner of the estate in the Alentejo that the Fonseca family bought in 1986.
A ruby full wine with firm, generous soft tannins and ripe, juicy black fruits and a medium finish.
Herdade do Monte da Ribeira, where the vineyard is located, is on the road to Monsaraz (birthplace of José de Sousa) and covers an area of 120 hectares, 72 hectares of vineyards. The soil consists of granite. The vines with the red varieties Trincadeira, Aragones and Grand Noir, have been planted over the years, since 1950, by José de Sousa himself.
The modern winery has 44 tanks of stainless steel and all the technology needed to make delicious red wine from Alentejo.
Food pairing
Delicious with dishes of pork, lamb, game, beef and strong cheeses.
Grapes: 50% Grand Noir, 32% Trincadeira, 18% Aragonez
9 months matured in oak barrels
Alcoholcontent
14,5%
pH: 3,4
Store & Serve
Serve between 14-16 ° C
Can be drunk up to 10 years after the harvest year.
Critics & Awards
Vinification & Aging
A small portion was fermented in clay pots (potes de barro) the rest in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 28ºC. After that the wine has aged for 9 months in French oak barrels.