Esporão Alicante Bouschet

The 2021 agricultural year was a rainy year. During the vegetative rest period (Autumn – Winter) precipitation values were higher than the average of the last 22 years, with temperatures remaining mild. These precipitation values led to the fact that, at the beginning of the vegetative cycle (Spring), practically all the soils had their water reserves completely reestablished. The budburst occurred earlier, and the higher temperatures observed during the Spring accelerated the vegetative development until flowering. In Summer, milder temperatures contributed to a regular development of the vegetative cycle, allowing maturation to take pace in a regular and balanced manner.

Vinha das Palmeiras, at Herdade dos Perdigões, under organic production.

Soil Type: :eep, dark-coloured soils with good drainage; granitic origin with clay texture, combined with low-fertility soils of schist origin and sandy-loam structure.

Average vineyards age:  over 25 years

Alicante Bouschet.

Hand-picked. Fermentation in marble lagares and concrete tulip-shaped tanks.

Ageing

Aged for 12 months in large oak vats and French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of two years of bottle ageing.

Winemakers: Sandra Alves & João Ramos.

Color: Intense deep garnet.

Aroma: Concentrated aroma of ripe black fruit, with balsamic nuances and sweet vanilla notes.

Palate: A spicy, elegant, with smooth tannins.

Sizes: 750 ml

Bottling: August 2023

Alcohol/Volume: 14 %

Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l

PH: 3.57

Total Sugars (gluc. + fruct): 1,0g/l

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