{"product_id":"esporao-reserva-red","title":"Esporão Reserva Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Esporão Reserva Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine smells and tastes as it looks. Full of dark plums, black and red berries, clove, a hint of eucalyptus, and some vanilla. Rich but elegant. With firm, velvety tannins that guarantee fantastic development in the bottle. An intense, deep, dark color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight up the Big Green Egg! Delicious with roasted red meat, root vegetables (e.g., beetroot), leg of lamb, stews, and smoked hams. Truly a wine to open with fellow wine lovers around the green egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alentejo region is characterized by very hot summer days with a strong cooling at night, followed by an extremely cold winter for Portugal. These ingredients, combined with volcanic soil and local grape varieties, form the basis of very original wines. The history of the Esporão estate dates back to the Bronze Age. During the Roman occupation, the wines were already exported throughout the Roman Empire. Click\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more wines from this winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-picked grapes, vinification in stainless steel tanks, then aged for 12 months in oak barrels. After bottling, stored in the bottle for another 8 months before being released to the market. A wine with a powerful body, beautiful spices, herbs, and dark red fruit. Firm but not intrusive tannins in combination with the oak ensure that this wine can be stored for some time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label of the\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eEsporão\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed Reserva was designed by Portuguese artist Pedro A.H. Paixão. This Reserva tinto from Esporão is made from Aragonês, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Alicante Bouschet grapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, the Reserva line was first produced. A top wine had to be produced that would showcase the power of Portugal and the Alentejo. Since then, Esporão's Red Reserva and White Reserva have been globally acclaimed for their power, balance, and sophistication. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker - 90 points (2017)\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast, October 2018 - 91 points (2015)\u003cbr\u003eMundus Vini, Spring Tasting 2018 - Gold Medal (2015) \u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator, February 2018 - 90 points (2014) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter magazine, April\/May 2016 - 89 points (2013)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esporão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944313295173,"sku":"44613","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/e1141d09757968f0470afdd215a4b2402304ecfe.jpg?v=1787299145","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/esporao-reserva-red","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}