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This presentation explains about the history, family and wines behind the project Monte da Penha. We hope you enjoy it!
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MONTE DA PENHA !
WINES!"
THE PROPERTY
Monte da Penha is a family property
Located near Portalegre, the capital
of North Alentejo, it was bought by
Francisco Fino and his wife Verónica
in 1984.
This family has been involved in the production of high quality wines since the beginning of the xx century, when Joaquin da Cruz Baptista founded the wine "Tapada do Chaves". The success achieved by Joaquim da Cruz Baptista
inspired his only daughter, Gertrudes Baptista Fino, to continue his legacy in a passionate way, taking this project even
further and becoming well-known for her dedication to the wine business. In 1984, Francisco Fino, son of Gertrudes Baptista Fino and her companion in the wine business, decides to plant vineyard on his own property. These vines
contributed to the making of the red and white wine “Tapada do Chaves”.With the sale of “Tapada do Chaves” in 1998, Francisco Fino decides to start a new family project: “Monte da Penha”
HISTORY
THE REGION
The wine region of Portalegre
is situated in the northern part of Alentejo. The wine culture
began with the Roman
occupation. Various vestiges
are seen throughout the
region, namely clay pots called “talhas” used to
ferment and store the wine."
TERROIR AND CLIMATE!The vineyards lay on slight slopes, in granite soils and go through intense solar exposition,
they are set at an altitude of 450 to 550
meters. The microclimate in this area, Serra
de São Mamede, with its rainy, humid
winters and high temperatures in the summer, creates exceptional conditions for
the vines. "
THE VINEYARD!
In 1987 the first vineyards were planted. The varieties for the red wine are Trincadeira, Aragonês (Tempranillo in Spain), Alicante Bouschet and Moreto. The Varieties for the white wine are Fernão Pires, Alva (nacionally known as Roupeiro), Arinto and
Trincadeira das Pratas. "
"
For maximum quality of the vines, we count on the help of specialized technicians, the cutting of grapes and leavesfs, and manual
grape picking are some of the techniques used by “Monte da Penha”. The grapes are picked at optimum maturity and it is at this
time that everyone comes together and helps: family, friends and workers. "
WINERY"
CELLAR"
TASTING ROOM !AND LAB"
SHOP AND OFFICE
THE WINES!
MONTEDA PENHA
Monte da PenhaGerações Reserva Red(2004)Varieties Alicante Bouschet, Aragonês and TrincadeiraVinification Ferments in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (28º C). Grape skin maceration of 22 days after fermentation. Ages at least 12 months in french Allier oak barrels Prodution 1.400 bottlesAlcohol 13% Total Acidity 5,6 PH 3,60
Tasting Notes An extremely elegant wine that despite it’s age still maintains freshness, fruit and balance that demonstrate the aging potential of Monte da Penha wines.
PRIZESMonte da Penha Gerações Reserva Red (2004) Gold Medal AWC Vienna 201292 Pts Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2009
750 ml
MONTE DA PENHA GERAÇÕES2 batches were produced of this wine.The first batch of about 3600 bottles were launched in 2007 and chosen the same year as one of the “50 Great Portuguese Wines” in the UK, by Charles Metcalfe, a renowed wine critic.
The second batch of 1400 bottles, was released in December 2012. These bottles aged in the cellar until they reached their full potencial.
This wine is a tribute to Gertrudes Baptista Fino, and her father Joaquim da Cruz Baptista, founders of this winery.