Esporão Colheita White

Produced solely from grapes grown at Herdade do Esporão under certified organic farming. A wine with a true sense of place: intense, direct, and vibrant. It expresses the typical features of the vintage year, the diversity of the soils, and the character and identity of the selected varieties.

Harvest Year

The 2022 agricultural year was dry. During the vegetative rest period (autumn–winter) and spring, mild temperatures and low rainfall were recorded. Budbreak was early, as in the previous year, and moderate temperatures encouraged early vegetative development.
Very high summer temperatures and lack of water led to uneven ripening between varieties, resulting in a precision harvest with a special focus on the expression of each grape.

Viticulture

Certified organic vineyard.
Soil Type: Derived from schist rock with a loamy-clay structure.
Average Vine Age: 13 years

Grape Varieties

Verdelho, Alvarinho, Viosinho, Arinto, Gouveio

Vinification

Partially fermented in concrete tanks. After fermentation, the wine was aged on fine lees for 4 months, benefiting from gentle micro-oxygenation that respects and enhances its character.

Ageing

4 months on fine lees.

Bottled

March 2023

Technical Information

Alcohol / Volume: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l
pH: 3.26
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l

Available Formats

750 ml

Winemakers’ Notes

Sandra Alves / Teresa Gaspar

Colour

Clear straw colour with golden hues.

Aroma

Fresh, with notes of citrus, white fruit, and delicate floral hints.

Palate

Fresh and direct, with an elegant texture. Predominant notes of lime, green apple, and stone fruit. Long and balanced finish.

Awards & Reviews

Wine & Spirits
90 pts | Winter White Best Buy 2018
Wine Spectator
90 pts | 2019