{"product_id":"esporao-reserve-4-vintage-mix","title":"Esporao Reserve 4 Vintage Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Esporão Reserve 4 Vintage Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Esporão Reserva 4 Vintage Mix is a unique selection of four different vintages of the iconic Esporão Reserva Tinto from the Portuguese Alentejo region. Each vintage has its own character, but all are characterized by aromas of ripe blackcurrants, plums, blackberries, and cherries, complemented by notes of vanilla, cocoa, spices, and subtle oak influences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe younger vintages are fruity and powerful, while the older vintages develop more complexity, softer tannins, and refined notes of leather, tobacco, and cedar wood. A wonderful way to discover how a top wine evolves over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled red meat, lamb, game, stews, and aged cheeses. Also delicious with an elaborate dinner or a wine tasting where the different vintages are tasted side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Esporão Reserva Tinto has been one of Portugal's most famous quality wines since 1985. The grapes come from vineyards around Herdade do Esporão in the Alentejo, where a warm climate and large temperature differences between day and night ensure optimally ripe grapes while maintaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 4 Vintage Mix contains four different vintages of the same wine. This allows you to taste not only the influence of the weather and the growing season, but also how the wine develops during bottle aging. The wine is made from a selection of Portuguese and international grape varieties, including Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, and Cabernet Sauvignon. After fermentation, each vintage matures for approximately twelve months in French and American oak barrels, followed by further aging in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor wine lovers, this is a unique opportunity to discover the difference between multiple vintages of one and the same top wine. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover more wines from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eEsporão winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong wine lovers, comparing different vintages is known as a vertical tasting. You taste the same wine from multiple vintages side by side. This way, you discover how weather conditions and bottle aging influence the taste. The \u003cstrong\u003eEsporão Reserva 4 Vintage Mix \u003c\/strong\u003emakes such a professional tasting easily possible at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esporão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944371917125,"sku":"44651","price":124.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/a562d2ac692a46dd147c2a5f51a12c8d8808dbce.jpg?v=1787299971","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/esporao-reserve-4-vintage-mix","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}