
Herdade do Esporão Reserva Red Organic 2021/22.
Complex notes of black fruit jam with spices (black pepper, cloves) combined with notes of coffee, berries and cigars. Complex palate with notes of spices and dark chocolate, with good structure and lingering finish.
VINEYARDS: Organic vineyards planted on granite and schist base, with a loam & clay structure. Average age of vines is 20 years.
VINTAGE:
WINEMAKING: Each variety was vinified separately, destemmed and crushed. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in a combination of stainless steel vats, concrete tanks and small marble basins. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks is followed by 12 months ageing in American (60%) and French (40%) oak barrels. After bottling, the wine is further aged 8 months in the bottle.
ENJOY WITH: Great match to grilled meats, mature cheese or mushroom risotto.
Complex notes of black fruit jam with spices (black pepper, cloves) combined with notes of coffee, berries and cigars. Complex palate with notes of spices and dark chocolate, with good structure and lingering finish.
VINEYARDS: Organic vineyards planted on granite and schist base, with a loam & clay structure. Average age of vines is 20 years.
VINTAGE:
WINEMAKING: Each variety was vinified separately, destemmed and crushed. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in a combination of stainless steel vats, concrete tanks and small marble basins. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks is followed by 12 months ageing in American (60%) and French (40%) oak barrels. After bottling, the wine is further aged 8 months in the bottle.
ENJOY WITH: Great match to grilled meats, mature cheese or mushroom risotto.
