{"title":"Wines: Alentejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlentejo is best known for its red wines, some of which are made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a blend of the three.  The region has also adopted popular varieties such as Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Alentejo has been recognized for  creating a uniquely Alentejano wine style from quintessentially French grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"esporao-reserva-branco-artist-series-somlyay-2023-750ml","title":"Esporao Reserva Branco Artist Series SOMLYAY - 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/esporao.com\/en\/wine\/esporao-reserva-white\/2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsporão Reserva was the first wine produced by Esporão, in 1985. It was born from our desire to produce the best wines in Alentejo. Over the years, it has been a wine that has led us to innovate, grow, look at our origins, care about nature, and see beyond. We have adopted sustainable agricultural practices, more recently we have converted all our vineyards to organic farming, built new wineries, and traveled to other markets, taking Alentejo and Portugal to the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt accompanies Esporão Reserva from the first moment. Every year we invite a new artist to illustrate our labels and each work tells a story that is completed within. This year's artist is Eduardo Aires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a blend of Antão Vaz, Arinto, and Roupeiro. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDestemming, cold settling, skin maceration, pressing, must decantation, temperature-controlled fermentation 75% of the batch in stainless steel tanks and 25% in new American and French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix months in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels, with ageing on fine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrystal clear, with golden hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep, intense, spicy aroma with white flesh fruit, citrus notes and orange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull and unctuous with a long and vibrant finish. Good and balancing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivamos","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46324856553635,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/EsporaoRsvBl.jpg?v=1759498620"},{"product_id":"esporao-reserva-tinto-artist-series-somlyay-2022-750ml","title":"Esporao Reserva Tinto Artist Series SOMLYAY - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/esporao.com\/en\/wine\/esporao-reserva-red\/2022\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsporão Reserva is the wine that captures the essence of Herdade do Esporão. It was the first wine made by Esporão in 1985. A classic obtained exclusively from our organic grapes. The diversity of Herdade do Esporão, together with the different characteristics of the grape varieties, the soils, the maturity of the vines and the character of those who make this wine consistently over the years, results in a rich, intense but always harmonious wine.  Label by Eduardo Aires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlicante  Bouschet, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez,  Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntense Ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep and complex, dominated by red fruits and spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLively and complete. Solid body, fine and vibrant tannins. Red fruit and  dominate spices. 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