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Esporão Reserva White

Herdade do Esporão

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White wine

about the wine

Esporão Reserva is Esporão's oldest wine. An icon synonymous of quality and winemaking excellence in the Alentejo. The grapes are sourced from organically certified vineyards, where the diversity of soils and grape varieties yields a blend that expresses the essence of our origins. A rich, intense and well-balanced wine. Label illustrated by Maria Lira Marques.

Mediterranean-Continental Climate In 2025, the annual average temperature was higher than the historical average. Rainfall levels were also well above normal, with a strong concentration during Spring, followed by a Summer marked by high temperatures compared to the previous year.
Production Method: Certified organic vineyards.
Soil Type: Granite/schist base, with a loam/clay structure.
Average Vineyard Age: 20 to 30 years.
Antão Vaz, Arinto, Roupeiro.
Destemming, skin maceration, pressing, must decantation, temperature-controlled fermentation 72% of the batch in stainless steel tanks and 28% in new American and French oak barrels.
Ageing
Six months in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels, with ageing on fine lees.
Winemakers: Beatriz Mateus & José Luis Moreira da Silva.
Color: Straw.
Aroma: Intense, with prominent white-fleshed fruit, hints of citrus and spiced notes.
Palate: Rich and unctuous, with well-integrated acidity and a long, vibrant finish.
Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l
Bottling: From May 2025
Alcohol/Volume: 13 %
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l
PH: 3.28
Reducing Sugar: 0.68 g/l
Wine Enthusiast
92pts | 2020 | 2021
91 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2023| 2009
90 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2022|2019|2018|2015|2011
Wine Spectator
Top 100 Best Value | 2017
Robert Parker
91 Pts | 2024
90 Pts | 2016

Esporão Reserva White

Herdade do Esporão

White wine

about the wine