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A classic wine obtained exclusively from our organic grapes. The diversity of Herdade do Esporão, together with the different characteristics of the grape varieties, the soils, the maturity of the vines and the character of those who make this wine consistently over the years, results in a rich, intense but always harmonious wine.
Wine Spectator
Top 100 Best Value | 2017
Wine Enthusiast
92 pts | 2020
90 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2019 | 2018 | 2015 | 2011
91 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2009
Robert Parker
92 pts | 2016
Vineyard with certified organic farming.
O ano agrícola de 2021 foi um ano chuvoso. Durante o repouso vegetativo (Outono – Inverno) foram registados valores de precipitação mais elevados que a média dos últimos 22 anos, sendo que as temperaturas se mantiveram amenas. Estes valores de precipitação levaram a que, aquando do início do ciclo vegetativo (Primavera), praticamente todos os solos apresentassem as suas reservas hídricas completamente reestabelecidas. O abrolhamento ocorreu mais cedo, e as temperaturas mais altas verificadas durante a Primavera aceleraram o desenvolvimento vegetativo até à floração. No Verão as temperaturas mais amenas contribuíram para um desenvolvimento regular do ciclo vegetativo, permitindo que as maturações decorressem regulares e equilibradas.
SOIL GEOLOGY
Granite/schist base, with loam/clay structure
VINEYARD AGE
16 to 26 years
Destemming, cold settling, skin maceration, pressing, must decantation, temperature-controlled fermentation 75% of the batch in stainless steel tanks and 25% in new American and French oak barrels.
Six months in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels, with ageing on fine lees.
Esporão Reserva was the first wine produced by Esporão, in 1985. It was born from our desire to produce the best wines in Alentejo. Over the years, it has been a wine that has led us to innovate, to grow, to look at our origins, to care about nature and see beyond. We have adopted sustainable agricultural practices, more recently we have converted all our vineyards to organic farming, built new wineries and traveled to other markets, taking Alentejo and Portugal to the world.
Art accompanies Esporão Reserva from the first moment. Every year we invite a new artist to illustrate our labels and each work tells a story that is completed within.
Sandra Alves & João Ramos
Crystal clear, light straw color with green hues.
Citrus notes with a predominance of tangerine and lemon. Mint notes complemented with white pepper and nutmeg.
Elegant and harmonious with balanced fruit and spices presence. Intense and persistent finish.