Esporão Reserva Red 2021
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Wine Concept
The first wine made by Esporão in 1985. A classic 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. Label by Alexandre Conefrey.
Awards
Robert Parker
90 pts | 2017 | 2010 | 2007
91 pts | 2016 | 2009
92 pts | 2011
Wine Enthusiast
91 pts | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015
92 pts | 2020 | 2014 | 2013 | 2010 | 2006
93 pts | 2019 | 2011
Wine Spectator
90 pts | 2014
Agriculture
The 2021 agricultural year was a rainy year. During the vegetative rest period (Autumn – Winter) precipitation values were higher than the average of the last 22 years, with temperatures remaining mild. These precipitation values led to the fact that, at the beginning of the vegetative cycle (Spring), practically all the soils had their water reserves completely reestablished. The budburst occurred earlier, and the higher temperatures observed during the Spring accelerated the vegetative development until flowering. In Summer, milder temperatures contributed to a regular development of the vegetative cycle, allowing maturation to take pace in a regular and balanced manner.
Vineyard with organic farming certification.
SOIL TYPE
Granite/schist origin with clay/loam structure.
VINEYARD AGE
Average 20 years.
Grape Varieties
Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet SauvignonVinification / Maturation
Each variety was vinified separately, destemmed, crushed, temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, concrete tanks and small marble lagares, pressed, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
12 months in new (20%) and old (80%) American and French oak barrels. After bottling, the wine aged at least 6 months in the bottle.
More Information
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.
Wine Makers
Sandra Alves & João Ramos
Colour
Intense Ruby.
Aroma
Wildberries with hues of blackberries and ripe plum, complemented with spicy notes of cinnamon and liquorice.
Palate
Rich and elegant, with notes of wild berries and sweet spices notes. Harmonious and fresh with a persistent and balanced finish.