Esporão Vinho de Talha Red

The 2022 agricultural year was a dry year. During the vegetative rest period (autumn-winter) and spring, there were mild temperatures and low precipitation values. In the vineyard, budbreak was early, as in the previous year, and moderate temperatures anticipated vegetative development. The very high temperatures and the lack of water in the summer contributed to distant maturation between the varieties, resulting in a precision harvest with a special focus on the expression of each variety.

Old ungrafted vines planted in sandy soils from the Granja-Amareleja sub-region

Soil Type: Schist origin with sandy loam texture.

Vines age: average 50 years.

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Partially destemmed and fermented in amphorae lined with resin, olive oil, bee wax and pez. The wines were kept in contact with the wine pulp until 14th November 2022*, Vertical press.

Winemakers: Sandra Alves and João Ramos

Color: Bright ruby.

Aroma: Intense and complex. With notes of ripe red fruit and subtle earthy hints, characteristic of amphora.

Palate: Good mouth feel, with a balance between rusticity and elegance.

Sizes: 750 ml

Bottling: June 2023

Alcohol/Volume: 14 %

Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l

PH: 3.58

Total Sugar: 0.3 g/l

Robert Parker

Parker/ Wine Advocate | 94 pts | 2019