Esporão, Esporao Reserva Tinto 2023

Esporão Reserva Tinto 2023 is a classic, full-bodied red from one of Alentejo’s most recognised wine estates. First introduced in 1985, the Reserva has become an emblematic Portuguese wine, combining the region’s generous fruit character with polished structure and a distinctive sense of place.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows an intense, deep ruby colour with dark purple hues. Its expressive aroma is filled with ripe dark plums, blackberries and red berries, complemented by notes of clove, eucalyptus and a subtle touch of vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied yet balanced by an elegant freshness. Firm, velvety tannins provide structure, while the dark-fruited core carries through to a long, polished finish. The wine is enjoyable now, but its supple tannins and concentration should allow it to develop further in bottle over the next several years.

Production
Made in Portugal’s warm Alentejo region, Esporão Reserva Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet. The estate’s varied soils and Mediterranean climate help produce ripe, concentrated fruit, while careful winemaking and maturation contribute layers of spice, gentle vanilla and refined tannins. Specific harvesting and vinification details for the 2023 vintage are not available.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C, ideally after allowing the bottle to breathe. Decanting for 30–60 minutes can help open the wine and soften its structured tannins, particularly when serving it young. Its generous character makes it a natural partner for grilled red meat, lamb burgers, roasted root vegetables such as beetroot, barbecue dishes and smoked ham.

Producer
Herdade do Esporão is one of Portugal’s leading wine estates, located near Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo. With a history stretching back centuries and a modern wine operation established in the 1970s, Esporão has played an important role in showcasing the quality and individuality of Alentejo wines. Its Reserva range is particularly notable for its consistent quality, striking labels and faithful expression of Portuguese grape varieties.

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