Esporão Reserva Red

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.

Vineyard with organic farming certification.

Soil type: Granite/schist origin with clay/loam structure.

Average vineyard age: 20 years.

Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon

Each variety was vinified separately, destemmed, crushed, temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, concrete tanks and small marble lagares, pressed, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

12 months in new (20%) and old (80%) American and French oak barrels. After bottling, the wine aged at least 6 months in the bottle.

Winemakers: Sandra Alves and João Ramos

Color: Intense Ruby.

Aroma: Wildberries with hues of blackberries and ripe plum, complemented with spicy notes of cinnamon and liquorice.

Palate: Rich and elegant, with notes of wild berries and sweet spices notes. Harmonious and fresh with a persistent and balanced finish.

Sizes: 750 ml   ·   1,5 l   ·   3 l   ·   5 l

Bottling: From May 2023

Alcohol/Volume: 14 %

Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l

PH: 3.57

Reducing Sugar: 2.2 g/l