Esporão, Reserve White, Reguengos, Alentejo, Portugal, 2017

92
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at Wines of Portugal annual tasting, London, 20 Feb 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2021
Really great value for such a rich, classy white: the first wine made by Esporão back in 1985. This vintage is a blend of Arinto, Antão Vaz and Roupeiro from 18-year-old estate vines, partially aged on lees for six months in a mix of French and US oak and tank. Forward aromas of ripe apricot and orange blossom lead on to a weighty, generous palate, balanced by oak spice, refreshing acidity and a long, tangy marmalade finish.
Producer
Esporão
Brand
Reserve White
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Portugal
Region
Alentejo
Appellation
Reguengos
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
Antao Vaz
Arinto
Roupeiro