Esporão Artist Series Reserva White 2022
White 2022 • Doc Alentejo
A classic wine obtained exclusively from our organic grapes. The diversity of Herdade do Esporão, together with the different characteristics of the grape varieties, the soils, the maturity of the vines and the character of those who make this wine consistently over the years, results in a rich, intense but always harmonious wine.
Harvest Year
The 2022 agricultural year was a dry year. During the vegetative rest period (autumn-winter) and spring, there were mild temperatures and low precipitation values. In the vineyard, budbreak was early, as in the previous year, and moderate temperatures anticipated vegetative development.
The very high temperatures and the lack of water in the summer contributed to distant maturation between the varieties, resulting in a precision harvest with a special focus on the expression of each variety.
Viticulture
Vineyard with certified organic farming.
Soil Type: Granite/schist base, with a loam/clay structure.
Vineyard age: 17 to 27 years.
Grape Varieties
Antão Vaz; Arinto; Roupeiro
Vinification
Destemming, cold settling, skin maceration, pressing, must decantation, temperature-controlled fermentation 75% of the batch in stainless steel tanks and 25% in new American and French oak barrels.
Ageing
Six months in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels, with ageing on fine lees.
Bottled
From May 2023
Technical Information
Alcohol / Volume: 13,5%
Total Acidity: 5 g/l pH: 3,34
Reducing Sugar: 1,3 g/l
Available Formats
750 ml
Winemakers’ Notes: Sandra Alves / Teresa Gaspar
Colour
Crystal clear, light straw colour with golden hues.
Aroma
Intense with citrus and white peach aroma nicely integrated with toasty and spice notes.
Palate
Elegant and fresh with a persistent and vibrant finish.
Awards & Critiques
Wine Enthusiast
92 pts | 2020 | 2021
90 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2019 | 2018 2015 | 2011
91 pts / Editor’s Choice | 2009
Wine Spectator
Top 100 Best Value | 2017
Robert Parker
90 pts | 2016
