A super wine in a supersize bottle! The Reserva Red was the first wine Esporao launched way back in 1985. It's a pretty much a field blend with Aragonês, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional. Touriga Franca, Syrah. Each variety is vinified separately and then blended together. It is then aged for 12 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by an additional 8 months of ageing in the bottle.
There are well developed and complex aromas of black fruit, with a distinctive blend of spices including black pepper and cloves, as well as hints of coffee, berries, and cigars. The palate is similarly complex, featuring notes of spices and dark chocolate, while maintaining a well-structured and lingering finish.
