Esporão Private Selection White 2020, Herdade do Esporão

This has richness and intensity yet is impeccably elegant and fine. Different to the classic Hunter Valley Australian model with more depth, viscosity and overall concentration. The oak element adds discreet notes of coconut, nutmeg, cream and figs. The fruit profile is fresh and balanced with hints of peach, grapefruit and nectarine.

Wil age 8 – 10 years easily.

Highly recommended.

Producer notes – vineyard: From the Palmeiras vineyard at Herdade dos Perdigões, one of Esporão’s properties, with northeast exposure that protects the grapes during the hottest times of day. This 24-years-old vineyard with organic farming certification is planted on predominantly clay, deep and well drained soil that help to create balanced wines with good aromatic characters, whilst preserving freshness and the terroir characteristics.

Producer notes – production: De-stemming is followed by cold settling and maceration on skins before pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation – 70% of the batch in stainless steel tanks and 30% in new American and French oak barrels. The juice is matured for 6 months in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak barrels, with ageing on fine lees before blending and bottling.