Wine Concept

A classic wine obtained from grapes grown at Herdade do Esporão, which showcases the consistency and rich character typical of the best Alentejo wines.

Awards

2018, Top 100 Best Values – Best Value Rich Whites category – Wine Spectator

Agriculture

From vineyards certified with organic production.

SOIL TYPE
Granite/schist base, with a loam/clay structure.

VINEYARD AGE
18 years old

Grape Varieties

Antão Vaz, Arinto, Roupeiro

Vinification / Maturation

Destemming, cold settling, skin maceration, pressing, must decantation, temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels, with ageing on fine lees.

6 months in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels.

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 and Sandra Alves

Colour

Clear, straw colour with greenish hue.

Aroma

Notes of yellow fruit, grapefruit and lemon, slightly toasted and with touches of spices, emphasising the aromatic freshness.

Palate

Creamy with structure and volume. Balanced and filled with fruit, with a long and intense finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

May 2018

Alcohol/Volume

14.5 %

Total Acidity

6.2 g/l

pH

3.2

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2.2 g/l