Alandra Red

Spring had lower temperatures and higher humidity than in previous years – ideal climatic conditions for fungal diseases in the vines, implying increased care in the vines to avoid mildew attacks. The cooler temperatures at this time of year provided a longer period of vegetative growth and, despite the heat felt since July, the beginning of the harvesting took place about 10 days later than usual. Warm temperatures continued throughout the harvest period, but the grapes arrived with excellent quality, with moderate sugar levels and acidity a little lower than the average of previous years.

Castelão, Moreto, Trincadeira

Destemming, crushing, fermentation temperature control in stainless steel tanks, pneumatic pressing, malolactic fermentation.

Four months in stainless steel tanks.

For this range of young and fruity wines, we select Portugal’s best grape varieties, which we then blend and bottle at Herdade do Esporão.
The diversity of their origin provides the freshness, balance and versatility that typifies this range.
These are wines that are ideal for light meals and socialising.

Wine Makers

David Baverstock and Sandra Alves

Colour

Bright ruby.

Aroma

Vibrant, youthful fruit, wild berry aromas.

Palate

Elegant palate with good texture and fine tannins.

Sizes

375 ml   ·   750 ml   ·   3 l   ·   5 l

Bottling

January 2017

Alcohol/Volume

13 %

Total Acidity

5.5 g/l

pH

3.6

Reducing Sugar

2.3 g/l