Esporão Reserve White
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Wine Concept
This was the first wine produced by Esporão in 1985. Classic wine style made from estate grown grapes that show the consistency and the rich, ripe character which is typical of the best Alentejo wines.
We defied the plastic artist Rui Sanches to illustrate this year’s label.
Awards
2011, Revista de Vinhos – Best Buy
2011, Essência do Vinho – 17 points
Agriculture
Integrated Production (certificate)
This harvest was characterized by a rainy spring, followed by a long and mild summer. These cooler summer temperatures allowed for ideal grape maturation conditions.
SOIL TYPE
Granite and schist origin with clay loam soil.
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
17 years old
Grape Varieties
Antão Vaz, Arinto, Semillon, RoupeiroVinification / Maturation
Destemming, must chilling, skin contact, membrane pressing, 24 hour cold settling, temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and in new french and american oak barrels.
6 month 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
David Baverstock and Sandra Alves
Colour
Crystal clear straw with green hues.
Aroma
Rich and intense aromas of tangerine and white plum with well integrated toasty notes.
Palate
Elegant and complex palate with layers of fruit and a long fresh finish.