Esporão Reserva Tinto

About this wine

The flagship red from Esporão in the Alentejo, a blend of indigenous and international varieties showing the warmth, richness, and spice character of Portugal's southern interior.

Sommelier's Note

"Esporão's benchmark red since 1985 — a serious, age-worthy Alentejo blend that consistently overdelivers for its price."

Food Pairings

Roast beef, grilled lamb, and game dishes are classic matches, while its structured tannins and ripe fruit also stand up well to hearty stews and aged cheeses.

When to drink it

A reliable choice for weeknight dinners with red meat as well as celebratory meals — it has the structure to hold its own at the table for years to come.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet

Style

Red

Price Range

¥3,500-5,000

Terroir & Winemaking

Each grape variety is harvested and vinified separately, fermented with temperature control across a mix of stainless steel tanks, concrete vats, and traditional marble lagares, before the blend is aged for about 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, followed by further maturation in bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Esporão Reserva Tinto taste like?

Expect ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit layered with baking spice, dark chocolate, and a touch of vanilla and toast from oak aging, framed by firm, silky tannins and a long finish.

What food pairs well with it?

It matches grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, and game especially well, and also holds up to hearty stews and mature cheeses.

How long can it be aged?

It drinks well on release but has enough structure and fruit concentration to age gracefully for a decade or more.

What grapes does it contain?

It is a blend built mainly around Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, and Alicante Bouschet, reflecting the diversity of Esporão's Alentejo vineyards.