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Esporão Vinho de Talha Red

Herdade do Esporão

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Red wine

about the wine

Amphora wines is a legacy left by the Romans in Alentejo. We decided to restore this tradition, by using old amphorae, from 550 to 950 litres volume to produce amphora wines.

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 re-established. The budburst occurred earlier, and the higher temperatures observed during the Spring accelerated the vegetative development until flowering. In Summer, milder temperatures contributed to the regular development of the vegetative cycle, allowing maturation to take pace in a regular and balanced manner.
Soil Type: Schist origin with sandy loam texture.
Average Vineyard Age: 80 years.
Moreto
Partially destemmed and fermented with wild yeasts in amphorae lined with resin. The wines were kept in contact with the wine pulp until 25th November 2020, and malolactic fermentation occurred in the amphorae. Vertical press.
Winemakers: Sandra Alves and João Ramos
Color: Bright ruby.
Aroma: Ripe red fruits, some plum and cherry notes. Presence of slightly notes of guava.
Palate: Fresh and balanced, where ripe fruit predominates with an elegant and persistent finish.
Sizes: 750 ml
Bottling: July 2022
Alcohol/Volume: 14 %
Total Acidity: 5.93 g/l
PH: 3.65
Reducing Sugar: 2.8 g/l

Esporão Vinho de Talha Red

Herdade do Esporão

Red wine

about the wine