HERDADE DO ESPORAO LATE HARVEST
Rich, elegant sweet wine from Portugal in a handy half sized bottle.
Alentejo, South Portugal
2017
13% ABV.
100% Semillon
37.5cl
£13.50
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
A clear, golden colour with aromas of tangerine, orange peel and floral touches, combined with preserved fruit notes. The palate is rich and buttery in texture, with notes of citrus and toasted almond balanced on the palate with a long and persistent finish.
About the wine:
The semillon grapes, on 19 year old vines, are allowed to remain on the vine for several weeks after reaching the ideal ripeness. The resulting overripe and dehydrated grapes are carefully harvested, pressed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is further aged in the tanks before bottling in May 2018.
About the producer:
Located in the heart of the Alentejo region, the Herdade do Esporão Estate was established in 1267. Having passed through various families and Counts of the region, the property has been owned by the Roquette family since 1973. Their first wine was bottled in 1985.
Herdade do Esporão are keen to preserve what is genuine and traditional, but seek to combine this with innovation. At the heart of all Esporão projects is the preservation of the environment and biodiversity. Wine production is overseen by the well respected and highly experienced winemaker David Baverstock, who is at the forefront of modern Portuguese winemaking. His philosophy is to create authentic and exciting wines, taking full advantage of Portuguese heritage and grape diversity and combining it with a contemporary approach.
Food match:
This will be stunning with almond tart, chocolate cake or equally good with an amzing cheese board.