Winery Esporão - Vinha da Defesa Branco

Winery EsporãoVinha da Defesa Branco

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vinha da Defesa Branco of Winery Esporão is a white wine from the region of Alentejano.
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Vinha da Defesa Branco from the Winery Esporão

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vinha da Defesa Branco of Winery Esporão in the region of Alentejano is a .

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

stone, honey

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with vegetal taste

straw

On the nose the Vinha da Defesa Branco of Winery Esporão in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, honey or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Esporão's Vinha da Defesa Branco.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Aubin

Aubin blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Lorraine). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Aubin Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Last vintages of this wine

Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2019
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2018
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Vinha da Defesa Branco - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Vinha da Defesa Branco from Winery Esporão are 2017, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Esporão

The winery offers 79 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 40 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejano

The Winery Esporão is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 69 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 5500 of of Portugal wines
In the top 1500 of of Alentejano wines
In the top 30000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alentejano

Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.

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The word of the wine: Oxidation

Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.

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