Esporão Organic Reserve 2022 75cl

Esporão Organic Reserve Red

The Esporão Reserve is the wine that best represents the spirit of Herdade do Esporão. It was the first wine made by Esporão, with the 1985 harvest. It comes exclusively from our organically grown grapes. The diversity of Herdade do Esporão, together with the different characteristics of the grape varieties, soils, vineyards, and the people who consistently make this wine over the years, results in a rich, intense, yet always harmonious wine. Label illustrated by Eduardo Aires.

Each grape variety is harvested separately, seeking its optimal moment of ripeness. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel, concrete vats, or marble lagares. After pressing, malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats.

Ageing: 12 months in American and French oak barrels, new (20%) and used (80%). After bottling, the wine rests for at least 6 more months in the bottle.

Producer: Herdade do Esporão
Region: Alentejo, Portugal
Style: Red Wine
Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size: 75cl
Alcohol: 14%
Serving Temperature: 16–18ºC

Colour: Intense ruby
Aroma: Deep and complex, dominated by red fruits and spicy notes
Palate: Lively and complete. Solid body, fine and vibrant tannins. Red fruit and spices dominate. Persistent and balanced finish

Rewards:

Robert Parker

90 pts | 2017 | 2010 | 2007

91 pts | 2016 | 2009

92 pts | 2011

Wine Enthusiast

93 pts | 2021 (editor’s choice) | 2019 | 2011

92 pts | 2020 | 2014 | 2013 | 2010 | 2006

91 pts | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

Wine Spectator

90 pts | 2014