Esporão Reserva Tinto, Alentejo
Granitic schists and loamy clay soils define the Alentejo vineyards that provide the grapes for this intense, spicy red. A blend of 40% Aragonez, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A sustainable viticultural approach is used in these vineyards including integrated pest control methods. Each variety is vinified separately in open tanks with automated plunging. The malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and the wine is then aged for 12 months in 225 litre French and American oak barriques, with a third new. Shows aromas of mature red berries and oak spice, the palate is full-bodied with a firm tannin structure, plenty of fruit and a long spicy finish. The label changes every year with a different artist commissioned.
Product code: 27944
Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Portugal
- Region: Alentejo
- Vintage: 2020
- Producer: ALANDRA
- Primary grape: Alicante Bouschet
- Secondary grape: Aragonêz
- Tertiary grape: Trincadeira
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Pack size: 75 cl x 6
- Code: 27944
About the Wine
Alicante Bouschet
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Alicante Bouschet is known for its deep dark color. The wines tend to be short on primary aromas and can lack character and complexity when young. This grape performs best under specific conditions.
Flavours:
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Black Cherry
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Black Pepper
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Black Plum
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Blackberry
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Sweet Tobacco
The Country
Portugal
Portugal has many different regions and wine styles to explore. The terroir is so diverse, from mountain to maritime vineyards, hot and dry to cool and green; producing Port, light whites to full bodied reds and delicious rosés.
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