2022 Esporao Monte Velho Reserva Alentejo $22

Elegant garnet going into the glass with no inky cloy. Pretty aromatics of violets and other wildflowers that echo with red fruit, which carries onto the palate where freshness and poise dominate the character. This Reserva is a medium-bodied red that at once offers simplicity and quality. Nicely balanced and moderately restrained, it's oak aging is subtle, allowing the freshness to shine. Considering its welterweight density, it should play well with a wide range of fare.