Herdade do Esporão
Colheita Branco
Alentejano, Portugal
Pale lemon; medium minus intensity aromas of green apple, yellow apple, green pear, white grapefruit pith; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; bitterness on finish, not particularly complex or concentrated
Pale lemon; medium minus intensity aromas of green apple, yellow apple, green pear, white grapefruit pith; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; bitterness on finish, not particularly complex or concentrated
Aug 7th, 2021Starting my 3 week exploration of Portuguese wines with this entry level white from Alentejo.
A blend of Arinto, Verdehlo, Gouveio, Alvarinho and Viosinho aged partially in concrete and partially in used wood.
Golden in colour with green reflexes. Nice character, southern in style, a bit (nicely) rustic with ripe lemons, dried herbs, a bit of white peach. A touch of spicy, waxy, smoky notes. Rich, savoury and fresh.
On the palate this is medium bodied, with nice balance & freshness. Good depth & length and suitable for late afternoon terrace sipping but also will hold its weight with food.
A very nice effort.
Starting my 3 week exploration of Portuguese wines with this entry level white from Alentejo.
A blend of Arinto, Verdehlo, Gouveio, Alvarinho and Viosinho aged partially in concrete and partially in used wood.
Golden in colour with green reflexes. Nice character, southern in style, a bit (nicely) rustic with ripe lemons, dried herbs, a bit of white peach. A touch of spicy, waxy, smoky notes. Rich, savoury and fresh.
On the palate this is medium bodied, with nice balance & freshness. Good depth & length and suitable for late afternoon terrace sipping but also will hold its weight with food.
A very nice effort.
Very good (finally). Intensive nose and palate: a blackberry, a chocolate and some liqueur sweetness. The finish is short but mild.
Very good (finally). Intensive nose and palate: a blackberry, a chocolate and some liqueur sweetness. The finish is short but mild.
Apr 16th, 2020
