Facts about the wine
About this wine
Esporão Defesa Tinto is a full-bodied, dry red from Alentejo, generally centred on Touriga Nacional and Syrah. It typically shows ripe dark fruit, spice and a discreet touch of cocoa or oak, with lively acidity and firm yet ripe tannins. The exact blend and maturation can vary by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- blackcurrant
- plum
- blackberry
- violet
- black pepper
- cocoa
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- rosemary lamb chops
- beef stew with olives
- grilled beef
- wild boar
- aged sheep’s cheese
- Beef
- Lamb
- Veal
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
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- 1999
- 1998
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- 1995
- 1993
- 1991
- 1989
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
- 1983
- 1980
- 1975
- 1965
- 1959
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
About Esporão
Herdade do Esporão is among Alentejo’s best-known producers, based near Reguengos de Monsaraz. The estate works with indigenous Portuguese grapes as well as international varieties, making carefully crafted wines with a clear sense of place. Alentejo’s warm, dry conditions bring ripeness, while site selection and winemaking help retain balance.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 7 September 2026.