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Esporão

Esporão Quinta dos Murças Margem Douro

Portugal, Douro

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Esporão Quinta dos Murças Margem Douro is a premium wine produced by Esporão, a renowned Portuguese winery. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Quinta dos Murças vineyard, located in the Douro Valley appellation. The vineyard features steep slopes and schist soils, which contribute to the wine's unique character. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant blend of indigenous grape varieties, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and minerality. This wine is a perfect representation of the Douro Valley's terroir and is a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This robust red blend from Portugal's Douro Valley is a complex and intriguing wine.Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and herbs lead to a palate of blackberry, licorice and earthy spices. The full-bodied, yet elegant, tannins are balanced by a lingering acidity and a touch of oak. The finish is smooth and long, with notes of dark chocolate and toasted nuts. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for a few years to let the flavors continue to develop and evolve.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2058

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

ORIGINS

Winery: Esporão

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review