Wine Concept

The first wine made by Esporão in 1985. Obtained from grapes grown at Herdade do Esporão, it shows the consistency and rich character typical of the best Alentejo wines. Label illustrated by Albuquerque Mendes.

Grape Varieties

Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinification / Maturation

Each variety harvested separately, destemmed, crushed, temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, concrete tanks and small marble basins, pressed, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

12 months in American (60%) and French (40%) oak barrels. After bottling, the wine aged 8 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

David Baverstock & Sandra Alves

Colour

Intense ruby

Aroma

Notes of berry jam, slight touch of spices and fresh cocoa, enveloped in the nicely integrated toast from the barrels

Palate

Richness of the fruit is evident on the palate. Full-bodied, while the fine tannins also provide structure and intensity. A long, rich and persistent finish.

Sizes

750 ml   ·   1,5 l   ·   3 l   ·   5 l

Alcohol/Volume

14.5 %

Total Acidity

6.3 g/l

pH

3.55

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2.5 g/l