The 2010 Monte Velho Branco is an equal blend of Roupeiro and Antao Vaz, with 30% Perrum. This bottling tends to be a pretty consistent bargain, even in modest vintages, and it is again this year. Quite fruity this year, ripe and clean, with pretty decent depth for its price range, this little charmer is very tasty, not unusual for this well priced bottling. In its youth, it has a certain caressing texture on opening to go with its fruity, but well balanced demeanor. As always here, the catch is that it is not the type of wine that is likely to hold well or develop. It won't stay at peak long. Taking it for what it is, it is a charming and well priced bargain for consumption this summer in particular. However long it holds, drink it young and fresh for best results. Drink now-2012. This iconic Southern Portuguese winery has a lot of new labels this year, which generally look pretty good. The labels for the Reserva and Private Selection, of course, feature art by Portuguese artists - see all the back labels for details. The monovarietal wines now come with just a big letter or two on the front - like "S" for Syrah or "V" for Verdelho. The details are on the label in smaller print.Importer: Aidil Wines & Liquors, a division of Olde World Imports, Inc., Rahway, NJ; tel. (973) 642-0044; for Washington and Oregon only: Vinum Importing, Redmond, WA; tel. (206) 621-8843
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