Esporão Private Selection Red

Integrated Production (certified)

Temperatures and rainfall were normal and within the average values for the last 10 years. The summer, although very dry, had fairly low average temperatures which resulted in ideal grape maturation conditions.

Soil Type:

Granite/schist rock with clay/loam soil.

Average age of vines:

20 years old

Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Syrah.

Separate harvest for each variety, bunch selection on sorting table, destemming, crushing, fermentation in small open fermenters with foot treading and temperature control (22ºC to 25ºC), pressing in a basket press, controlled malolactic fermentation in new french oak barrels.

Matured in french oak barrels for 12 months, followed by 18 months in bottle before market release.

Winemakers: David Baverstock and Luís Patrão.

Color: Intense, deep red.

Aroma: Dark berry fruits with nicely integrated light toasty notes.

Palate: Seductive texture, firm tannins, solid and elegant, finishing long and persistent.

Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l

Bottling: March 2000

Alcohol/Volume: 14.5 %

Total Acidity: 6.3 g/l

PH: 3.61

Reducing Sugar: 2 g/l

2014, Wine Enthusiast – 92 points

2012, Concour Mondial Bruxelles – Gold

2011, Divinus – 17 points

2011, Revista de vinhos – 18 points

2011, Essência do Vinho – 18,5 points