HERDADE DO ESPORÃO – 750 YEARS OF HISTORY
Ranked 13th position in ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands’ 2020 – Drink’s International Magazine
Set within a typical Alentejo landscape, near the city of Reguengos de Monsaraz, Herdade do Esporão celebrates its 750th anniversary.
The hills and small clusters of whitewashed houses preserve the memory of a life that began in prehistoric times. The story begins in 1267, when the geographic boundaries of Herdade do Esporão (initially named Defesa do Esporão) were defined and have remained virtually unchanged to this day.
In 1973, José Roquette, the current owner, and Joaquim Bandeira purchased Herdade do Esporão and together started the story that is still written today. The first harvest took place in 1985, resulting in the Esporão brand and the first wine, Esporão Reserva Red.
Eight years later, they also began producing olive oil.
José Roquette states that ‘it has been a great honour and responsibility for our family and company to look after Herdade do Esporão, a place with such a rich and ancient history.
In 2008, Esporão acquired “Quinta dos Murças in the Douro valley.
Esporão’s vision is to make the finest products that nature provides in a responsible and inspiring way. With evolving knowledge and experience, the estate is constantly improving organic farming techniques.
With its rich history, they celebrate the stories of their predecessors who have harnessed the beauty and natural resources of a magnificent land building a reality that today, is scattered all over the world.
