10,17€
approx. £8.44
O produtor, tasting note published in February 25th 2022
Clear appearance color, concentrated ruby color. Black plum aroma and some fresh currant combined with nuances of white pepper and some green notes. Palate stands out from the silky and appealing texture, with the ripe fruit surrounded by mineral and earthy notes that give a pure character., vibrant and persistent. Wine with a sense of place, intense, direct and vibrant that expresses the typicality of the vintage year, the diversity of the soils where the vines are planted and the identity of the selected grape varieties.
Co-fermentation of the different varieties in concrete vats, at controlled temperatures (22-25ºC), followed by malolactic fermentation.
In concrete tanks for 6 months, where the microxygenation conditions, unique to this type of deposit, respect and enhance the character of the wine, followed by bottle ageing for a minimum of 4 months.
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 102031
Founded in 1973 by José Roquette and Joaquim Bandeira, Esporão is one of the most important wine companies in Portugal.
Determinant in the national and international affirmation of the Alentejo, Esporão is also today an ambassador of Portuguese culture, developing its activity within the limits of sustainability and building close relationships with customers and consumers around the world.
Esporão is present in the Alentejo region, where it produces wines as emblematic as Esporão Reserva and Monte Velho, as well as extra virgin olive oils. Integrated in the wineries is the Herdade do Esporão Wine Tourism. Continuing the Esporão project is Quinta dos Murças, owned in the Douro region, where terroir wines with the Esporão seal of guarantee are produced.
Esporão sells its products in all kinds of shops and restaurants in more than 50 countries around the world.
The holistic approach in adapting a wide range of innovative sustainable practices of Esporão has led to several national and international recognitions, such as the prestigious “Sustainability of the year award” in “The Drinks Business Green Awards 2013”. Esporão was also distinguished with the award at the “Green Project Awards 2013” for sustainable agricultural production practices and received an honourable mention for water, energy and waste reduction projects.
In 2014, Esporão was included in Wine&Spirits’ “100 Best Producers of the Year” list and won the “European Business Awards for the Environment” in the “Products and Services” category.
Esporão S.A.
Av. do Restelo, nº 44
1400-315 Lisboa
Portugal
