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Intensity

Direct

Vibrant

Food pairing

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Tasting Notes

Cuisine

Colheita Red 2021

Clear appearance and ruby color. Reveals notes of blue fruit and a nuance of spices and mineral. In the mouth, it is fresh, balanced and direct, with a silky texture where the purity of red fruit predominates. The finish is intense and vibrant.

Colheita White 2021

Crystal straw-colored with greenish reflections. In the aroma, orange leaf stand out, with notes of ripe lemon and papaya.
The palate is elegant and intense with a solid body. The finish is rich and persistent.

Tasting Notes

Colheita Red 2021

Clear appearance and ruby color. It reveals notes of fruits and spices in the aroma and in the mouth it is fresh, balanced and direct, with a silky texture where the wild purity of the red fruit predominates. The finish is intense and vibrant.

Colheita White 2021

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Pairings

Suggestion for Esporão Colheita Red

The Process in Motion

LAMB CROQUETTES

A great combination to discover Esporão Colheita red 2021.

The flavour of the lamb combines beautifully with this red wine’s vegetable and red fruit notes. The wine’s acidity and tannins bring balance to the dish, softening the strong flavour of the croquettes.

Wine aromas

Notes of red berries and spices.

Other Pairings
Red meat
Strong and aged cheeses
Vegetables like tomato, eggplant and bell pepper

Pairings

Suggestion for Esporão Colheita Red

Wine aromas

Notes of red berries and spices.

LAMB CROQUETTES

A great combination to discover Esporão Colheita red 2021.

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Pairings

Suggestion for Esporão Colheita White

The Process in Motion

SCALLOPS WITH PEA PURÉE AND CRUNCHY CHORIZO

As this is a fresh wine, it pairs well with dishes that are simple yet intense.

This wine’s texture and creaminess blends nicely with the texture of the pea purée and crunchiness of the toasted chorizo. The scallops bring the sea flavour that goes so well with white wine. This pairing really enhances the flavours of the wine and the dish.

Wine aromas

Citrus, White fruit, Green leaf

Other Pairings
Grilled fishes
Seafood
Shellfish

Pairings

Suggestion for Esporão Colheita White

Wine aromas

Citrus, White fruit, Green leaf

SCALLOPS WITH PEA PURÉE AND CRUNCHY CHORIZO

As this is a fresh wine, it pairs well with dishes that are simple yet intense.

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At Nature’s Pace

Esporão Colheita was Esporão’s first wine to receive organic certification, reflecting the journey initiated over ten years ago, to convert the Herdade do Esporão vineyards to organic production. The organoleptic characteristics of Esporão Colheita red 2021 are an expression of each vintage. Thus, this is a wine with a sense of place; intense, direct and vibrant.

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Esporão’s Estate

Located in the heart of the Alentejo region, covering 440 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and other organic cultures.

In detail

Esporão’s Estate

Located in the heart of the Alentejo region, covering 440 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and other organic cultures.

In Detail

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Water and Climate

NORTHWEST

Prevailing Winds

Watercourses

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Seven Soils Samples

In Detail

METAPSAMITES AND VULCANICLASTIC METAPELITES
Mediterranean clay soils, of schists or greywackes
COLOUR
Greyish Brown and Yellowish Brown
TEXTURE
Loam to Silty Loam

METAPSAMITE AND GREY METAPELITE
Schist lithosols or greywacke
COLOUR
Light Brown
TEXTURE
Silty loam

MOTTLED SCHISTS
Mediterranean soils, of thin schists
COLOUR
Yellowish Brown
TEXTURE
Sandy Loam and Silty Loam

CORNEAL PELITICS
Mediterranean soils, derived from schist rocks or greywackes
COLOUR
Reddish Brown
TEXTURE
Sandy clay loam

APLITE PEGMATITE VEINS
Mediterranean soils, of quartz diorites
COLOUR
Reddish Brown
TEXTURE
Sandy Clay Loam

GRANODIORITES
Mediterranean soils, derived from a type of diorites
COLOUR
Brown
TEXTURE
Sandy Clay Loam

DIORITES
Mediterranean soils with clay and silica
COLOUR
Reddish Brown
TEXTURE
Loam to Clay Loam

The Geology of Esporão's Estate soils

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Soils Location

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Wine crafted at nature’s pace

Nature dictates the pace of our operations, but it is also our partner. Understanding in depth how it works allows us to apply the best agricultural practices. Therefore, we introduced bats, chickens and sheep to fight pests and help maintain our soils. Planting clovers and fescue helps boost organic matter and preserve the soil.

From Details to the Label

Wine crafted at nature’s pace

From Details to the Label

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Glossary

Esporão's Portfolio

In the Estate’s 7 soil types, we planted grape varieties that are well adapted to the region’s climate. These soils host microorganisms that are essential to the decomposition of organic matter. Thus, the roots absorb crucial nutrients to maintain a healthy vineyard.

Organic farming also allows the propagation of auxiliary insects, such as lacewings, which are key to control certain pests.