Modern wines from Alentejo, a visit to Monte da Ravasqueria

We recently we hopped over to visit Monte da Ravasqueira with some clients. Rob Allen (London Trade Sales) reports on our time there...

Never having travelled to the Alentejo, my expectations were high having tasted some of their wines before. An hour or so drive from Lisbon and we were enjoying the lovely countryside and starting to learn the topography. Monte da Ravasqueria are located on some of the highest land around and so has commanding views over the plains of Alentejo. This also has an impact on their winemaking style, giving them better natural acidity & elegance which they value very highly across their wines, differentiating them from the “traditional” style (riper and more alcoholic with less acidity).

Monte da Ravasquiera scoops more accolades: CWSA Gold Medal and Top 10

Monte da Ravasquiera has picked up a Gold Medal at The China Wine and Spirit Awards for their Tinto 2012, whilst their Vinha das Romas 2011 was voted a top 10 wine in Portugal's edition of Essencia Do Vinho.

Alex's WSET report on Portugal

After great results in her WSET diploma, Alex was awarded a trip to Portugal with Sogrape. She has written a fantastically detailed report on her visit to several Portuguese regions. Here is a snippet below, but follow the link to the WSET website for the full report.