Wine Concept

Wines produced only in exceptional years. Made from singular grape parcels from the estate vineyards that express the unique potential and character of the individual grape variety.

Awards

2012, Essência do Vinho – 16,5 points

Agriculture

Integrated Production (certificate)

An extremely dry year, with rainfall concentrated between December and February. The period from March to August was hotter than average, resulting in an early vintage. With these higher temperatures during the growing season, most grapes were picked in very ripe conditions resulting in rich wines with body and depth.

Grape Varieties

Syrah

Vinification / Maturation

Temperature controlled fermentation (28ºC) in small stainless steel tanks.

12 months ageing in american oak barrels, 12 months bottle ageing before market release. Great ageing potential.

More Information

This wine began at Vinha do Telheiro, where, 12 years ago, Syrah was planted in pale, loamy, rocky and shallow soils.

This wine is only produced in exceptional years and the result of intense experimentation and collaboration between Herdade do Esporão’s winemaking and viticulture teams. This involves the vinification of small blends of the same grape variety from different plots, in which the final goal is to understand and enhance the character of each grape associated with the type of soil and microclimate where it is grown.

Wine Makers

David Baverstock and Luís Patrão

Colour

Deep and dense red.

Aroma

Ripe red and dark berry fruit aromas, tobacco and gamey notes.

Palate

Dense silky fruit on the palate with robust tannins, good acid balance delivering a persistent finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

November 2010

Alcohol/Volume

14 %

Total Acidity

6.04 g/l

pH

3.53

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2 g/l