Esporão was born in the Alentejo out of the unconditional desire to make the finest wines. This is the motivation that remains at the basis of everything we do, now extended to other products - olive oil, beer, and tourism - and territories - the Douro, Vinho Verde, and Porto.
Everywhere, nature inspires us and helps us to improve. We respect and protect it, building a more promising future.
We believe that companies should serve society, and not the other way around. We aim to always operate in a responsible fashion. This responsibility is neither abstract nor merely collective: it is individual, including everyone who is involved with Esporão.
We encourage non-conformity, change and creativity, seeking to do better but not necessarily more. We have learnt that progress depends on the knowledge we develop and apply, as well as believing in what we do and putting our heart and soul into it.
OUR MISSION
TO MAKE THE FINEST PRODUCTS FROM WHAT NATURE PROVIDES.
We looked for a word that would sum up our mission. Pen in hand, one by one, we thought of the answer. The result was not just one word, but several ways of feeling and being part of this journey which, together, make Esporão what it is today - a family business made up of genuine people who believe in the commitment they have made.
THE FUTURE WE WANT
To be a family company that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, capable of providing unique products and experiences that improve people’s lives.
THE VALUES THAT GUIDE US
Non-conformity
We want a better world with opportunities and dreams to pursue. We are bold regarding what we propose to do, believing that the effort and persistence to achieve this will help us find new ways forward. We take risks, allowing room for mistakes and to chance to learn from them. Ideas should come from everyone, anywhere, and at any time. We create the organizational climate and structure that allow challenges to become opportunities.
Responsibility
We only exist if part of society, in the environment that surrounds us and within a viable economic context. We take individual and collective responsibility for the impact of our company and work to minimize it. We communicate in an honest and objective fashion.
Excellence
First, we do better, then we do more. We do not accept “perfection is the enemy of good“. Criticism should be constructive and should be viewed as such. It is our customers and consumers who judge us and we are proactive in asking them, answering with improvements.