Another week is upon us and Bancroft has yet more success
to share with you. This week it is our Portuguese producer in the spotlight
collecting accolades for a huge number of their wines in the 2014 Ultimate Wine
Challenge Awards. Each wine was subject to a number of blind tasting panels
headed by Judging Chairman F. Paul Pacult and with all of their wines scoring
86 points and above Monte de Ravasquiera clearly impressed.
Monte da Ravasqueira
Reserva Branco White Blend, 2013
91 Points – Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Finalist
Pale yellow straw color. The nose is wonderfully floral with scents of
white peach, green apple, and pear with hints of mineral, grapefruit, and lime
zest. The palate confirms the nose while offering grapefruit in the lead with
ripe, juicy fruits in support and a generous dose of fresh citrus like acidity
that keeps it vibrant. A super aperitif.
Monte da Ravasqueira
Tinto Red Blend, 2012
90 Points – Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Monte da Ravasqueira
Reserve Red Blend, 2012
89 Points – Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
Monte da Ravasqueira
Branco White Blend, 2013
88 Points – Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
Good Value
Pale straw colour. The nose is bright and lively with
scents of green apple, guave and tart pear leading the way with mineral and
honeysuckle in support. The palate is equally vibrant with waves of orchard
fruits and accents of mineral, fresh herbs, grapefruit zest and coriander. A
great aperitif.
Fonte da Serrano Tinto
Red Blend, 2013
87 Points – Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
Fonte da Serrano White
Blend, 2013
86 Points – Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
Located in the municipality of Arraiolos in Portugal, the
Monte de Ravasquiera estate has excellent geological conditions with an
unusually cool climate suited to the production of some superb quality wine.
The winery has invested heavily in extensive vine planting and modern
machinery. The vines are planted in clay limestone soil with granite outcrops
which lend the grapes their distinctive minerality and freshness. Monte da Ravasqueira
is committed to the production of distinctive quality wines, while it is also
engaged in a number or other activities involving the production of cork, olive
oil and honey, as well as rearing fine cattle and fattening of black pig from
Alentejo. These are beautifully crafted wines with great aromatic
and mineral depth.
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