Herdade do Esporão 'Bico Amarelo' 2023
The Wine
A blend of Loureiro, Alvarinho and Avesso - from the three principal sub-zones of DO Vinho Verde.
So, expect lemon-bay savouriness thanks to Loureiro, and floral-fruity-acid drive from Alvarinho. To these Avesso adds a little more body. The name translates as ‘contrary’, appropriately, as Avesso’s larger berries give an alcoholic degree other varieties struggle to attain in the Atlantic freshness of Vinho Verde. A reasonably generous-yielding variety, it also has good acid freshness, with flavours in a tropical/stone fruit register.
Together, the wine has exuberant citrus and tropical aromas with a creamy texture that leaves a long lingering and refreshing finish.
The name, Bico Amarelo, simply means ‘yellow beak’, in reference to the beaks of the blackbirds commonly seen in these vineyards.
The Details
Variety - Loureiro, Alvarinho and Avesso
Country - Portugal
Region - Vinho Verde
Sub Region - Lima, Monção e Melgaço, Baião
Extra - Cork
Year - 2023
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker
Located in the Reguengos sub-region of Alentejo, Esporão produced its first vintage in 1985 from the estate which has a rich viticultural history. The geographical boundaries have remained unchanged since its formation in 1267. Today, the company consists of two estates the Herdade de Esporão and the Quinta dos Murças.
