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Monte Velho Riserva from Alentejo w/ Mesquite Pork Loin, sweet potato puree, and roasted beet and carrot couscous

Monte Velho Riserva from Alentejo w/ Mesquite Pork Loin, sweet potato puree, and roasted beet and carrot couscous

Mar 26, 2025

When I pair a wine from a region, I often try to identify influences in the local cuisine.  This time, we expanded a bit beyond that. Monte Velho Esporão Reserva Red 2022 I received a sample of the Monte Velho...

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