Esporão
Reserva Aragonês Blend
Portugal
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit, licorice, clove, leather, black pepper. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit, licorice, clove, leather, black pepper. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
The first wine to be produced by Esporão in 1985, this is a classic Portuguese red made exclusively with grapes from Herdade do Esporão. Indeed, it's a wine for special occasions that combines the universal culture of wine and art, via the reproduction of original works of art on its labels. The grapes for this blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon are sustainably grown and hand-picked, and aged in American and French oak for 12 months. On the nose, aromas of dark plum preservatives, fresh minty and spicy notes with hints of clove and cocoa. The wine is balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins full of character, in harmony with the fruit that is the protagonist in an intense and elegant finish.
The first wine to be produced by Esporão in 1985, this is a classic Portuguese red made exclusively with grapes from Herdade do Esporão. Indeed, it's a wine for special occasions that combines the universal culture of wine and art, via the reproduction of original works of art on its labels. The grapes for this blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon are sustainably grown and hand-picked, and aged in American and French oak for 12 months. On the nose, aromas of dark plum preservatives, fresh minty and spicy notes with hints of clove and cocoa. The wine is balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins full of character, in harmony with the fruit that is the protagonist in an intense and elegant finish.
Feb 10th, 2021
This “barny”, dry red boasts a very unique flavor and mouth feel. It’s dusty, leathery with a bite of fruit. It’s definitely, not for everyone but it’s fantastic for me.
This “barny”, dry red boasts a very unique flavor and mouth feel. It’s dusty, leathery with a bite of fruit. It’s definitely, not for everyone but it’s fantastic for me.
Nov 29th, 2020first time having this wine, very unique blend of varietals and deep rich tannins. will get this again. drinking 2016
first time having this wine, very unique blend of varietals and deep rich tannins. will get this again. drinking 2016
Jul 31st, 2020
A little more plummy and jammy than the previous esporao which is less to my taste but still huge tannins and utterly delicious. An ace bottle for a birthday!
A little more plummy and jammy than the previous esporao which is less to my taste but still huge tannins and utterly delicious. An ace bottle for a birthday!
May 16th, 2020
spicy, full bodied Portuguese red blend
spicy, full bodied Portuguese red blend
May 15th, 2020