Alentejo
Herdade do Esporão · Alentejo, Portugal
Aggregate Score
Based on 5 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
Critic Scores
Tasting Notes
Dense blackberry, smoked meat, and pepper. Concentrated and intense with great depth.
Our Review
This wine represents excellent winemaking from its region. With careful attention to vineyard management and cellar techniques, the producer has crafted a wine that balances fruit expression with structural integrity. The tannin profile suggests careful extraction and aging, while the aromatics speak to the quality of the fruit and the character of the terroir. A wine worth seeking out for both current enjoyment and medium-term aging.
Food Pairings
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
5-15 years
Pros
- +Good quality for the price
- +Well-crafted and balanced
- +Food-friendly
Cons
- -Could benefit from more aging
- -Limited distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Esporão
- Region
- Alentejo
- Sub-Region
- Alentejo
- Country
- Portugal
- Grape
- Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
- Appellation
- Alentejo DOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price
- $27
- Price Range
- Mid-Range
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