Adega Mayor presents two new single varietals

Merlot and Moscatel Galego Roxo bring two new melodies to the range of single varieties. In the year in which it celebrates its 15th anniversary, Adega Mayor continues to innovate. This time, in the expansion of its range of single variety wines, with the launch of Adega Mayor Merlot and Adega Mayor Moscatel Galego Roxo, two grape varieties from different origins (France and Península de Setúbal) that now reach the market through the expression of the Alentejo terroir .

And because there are melodies that, like some musical instruments, deserve to be heard (and tasted) solo, Merlot and Moscatel Roxo, are represented by two musical instruments that make up the orchestra Mayor.

Adega Mayor Merlot 2020 is a red wine from Alentejo, whose grape variety is found in Monte da Pina, near the Caia dam. Delicate, versatile and with a ruby colour, it is aromatically fresh and fragrant, with notes of fresh grass, flowers and spice. Characteristics that elegantly involve ripe red fruit, plums and raspberries in jam. On the palate, it has a delicate texture with fine tannins, refreshing acidity and a full flavored, long and persistent finish.

From a careful selection, this red fermented at a controlled temperature in a French oak vat. After bottling, it has rested in the bottle until now.

It proves to be an excellent company to harmonize with Italian dishes, sautéed mushrooms, braised poultry dishes and dishes with marked spices.

Adega Mayor Moscatel Galego Roxo 2021 is an “Alentejano” wine with a greenish-yellow color and a clear and bright appearance. In a first impression, it maintains the identity of the variety – coming from the Setúbal Peninsula – but it gradually reveals the characteristics acquired by contact with the soils of Herdade das Argamassas. It suggests a perfumed floral, delicate notes of rose wrapped in a sweet background of lychee and fresh grape. The mouth maintains the speech of the nose, revealing an intense flavor, freshness and very good acidity. At the table, it goes perfectly with exotic dishes, such as sushi or fusion cuisine.

«It is with great pride that we celebrate 15 years of a path guided by values of quality, innovation and proximity. These two new Monovariety wines heighten our curiosity for working with national and international grape varieties, with the particularities of the terroir of a major Alentejo», underlines Rita Nabeiro, CEO of Adega Mayor.

The new single varieties, Adega Mayor Merlot and Moscatel Roxo, are available in the online store, with an RRP of €17 and €9.50 respectively, through the Online Store http://loja.adegamayor.pt , as well as in Delta The Coffee stores House Experience and in the main wineries in Portugal.