Wine Concept

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.

Awards

Wine Enthusiast

92 pts | 2020 | 2021

90 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2019 | 2018 | 2015 | 2011

91 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2009

Wine Spectator

Top 100 Best Value | 2017

Robert Parker

90 pts | 2016

Agriculture

Vineyard with certified organic farming.

The 2022 agricultural year was a dry year. During the vegetative rest period (autumn-winter) and spring, there were mild temperatures and low precipitation values. In the vineyard, budbreak was early, as in the previous year, and moderate temperatures anticipated vegetative development. The very high temperatures and the lack of water in the summer contributed to distant maturation between the varieties, resulting in a precision harvest with a special focus on the expression of each variety.

SOIL GEOLOGY
Granite/schist base, with loam/clay structure

VINEYARD AGE
17 to 27 years.

Grape Varieties

Antão Vaz, Arinto, Roupeiro

Vinification / Maturation

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.

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 & Teresa Gaspar.

Colour

Crystal clear, light straw colour with golden hues.

Aroma

Intense with citrus and white peach aroma nicely  integrated with toasty and spice notes.

Palate

Elegant and fresh with a persistent and vibrant finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

From May 2023

Alcohol/Volume

13.5 %

Total Acidity

5 g/l

pH

3.34

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

1.3 g/l