Canto do Zé Cruz: Aragonez
Wine Concept
Produced from the grapes of the first vineyard planted in Herdade do Esporão in 1980, this wine expresses the unique characteristics of the Canto do Zé Cruz vineyard, of the Aragonez variety and the dedication of those who made it.
Agriculture
A cold and rainy winter, followed by a mild summer with wide variations in temperature, allowed the vines to mature well, resulting in balanced and intense wines.
Vineyard in integrated production mode, where the pruning system is Double Guyot, conducted in an upward vertical monoplane. The harvest is done by hand.
SOIL TYPE
Granite soils derived from intrusive, greyish, and sandy loam rocks.
VINEYARDS AGE
+34 years
Grape Varieties
AragonezVinification / Maturation
Harvested on September 30th, 2014. Fermented in marble lagares. Malolactic fermentation in cement tanks followed by 12 months aging in new French oak barrels.
More Information
Wine from “Canto do Zé Cruz” vineyard, one of the oldest vineyards in Herdade do Esporão. Produces grapes with intense colour and concentrated aromas. Early ripener with good yields producing wine with balanced alcohol and acidity and with excellent ageing potential.
Wine Makers
David Baverstock and Sandra Alves.
Colour
Deep garnet.
Aroma
Notes of red berries, blackberry jam accompanied by nuances of tobacco leaf and coffee bean.
Palate
lntense and vibrant, with solid and present tannins and a persistent finish.