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← Oenologist - José Pinheiro

GESPROVE is a family-owned company led by José Pinheiro, whose family has a long-standing tradition of winegrowing spanning several generations. Born into a humble family, José worked as a student while earning a degree in Agro-Industrial Engineering. He went on to spend 14 years as a winemaker at Sandeman, where he developed extensive expertise in the production, ageing and blending of both Port and Douro wines.

In 2003, José left Sandeman to establish his own wine business, producing Douro wines under the Estopa, Abastado and Montes de Calma brands. At the same time, he began acquiring and carefully selecting aged Port wines, with the aim of creating a distinctive range of Ports under the Soneto brand.

GESPROVE's vineyards are located on a property close to the emblematic Cachão da Valeira, the historic site where the renowned Baron of Forrester lost his life in a shipwreck. This exceptional location provides ideal conditions for growing high-quality Douro grapes, which form the foundation of the company's distinctive wines.

The wines are aged in a modern warehouse designed to provide stable and ideal climatic conditions, allowing them to mature slowly and develop their full character and complexity.

GESPROVE combines José Pinheiro's deep knowledge of the Douro and Port wine industries with the experience and dedication of its team. This expertise, together with a strong commitment to quality, ensures the consistency, authenticity and distinctive character of every wine produced.

  • Soneto 10 Years Old White Port

    GESP-W-10YR

    Tasting Notes: A deep golden to warm amber white port with intense notes of dried apricots, dates, candied orange peel, and subtle hints of warm spices on the nose. On the palate it is rich, smooth, and full-bodied with a luscious balance of sweetness, viscosity, and vibrant underlying freshness with a long, warming and persistent finish.

    Serving Temperature: 8–10°C

  • Soneto 20 Years Old White Port

    GESP-W-20YR

    Tasting Notes: Bright golden colour with amber hues with aromas of highly complex bouquet dominated by dried fruits with almonds and walnuts, interwoven with hints of coffee and sweet spices. Rich, full-bodied, and highly structured. It strikes a precise balance between its natural sweetness and a well-integrated acidity that keeps the body feeling vibrant rather than heavy. An exceptionally long, smooth and persistent finish.

    Serving Temperature: 8 - 10°C

  • Soneto 30 Years Very Old White POrt

    GESP-W-30YR

    Tasting Notes: This 30 year old white captures the typical complex, deeply layered style of highly aged white Ports. It has a deep golden amber hue with shifting gold or slight olive-green glints on the rim. The nose reveals deep, sweet aromas of honey, dried figs and raisins, complemented by tertiary notes of toasted almonds, walnuts, warm wood, and a touch of coffee. The palate is velvety, structured, and rich, offering a profile of dried fruits, orange marmalade, and subtle caramel. While concentrated and naturally sweet, it maintains a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity that cuts through the density leaving a persistant and powerful finish.

    Serving Temperature: 12 - 14°C

  • Soneto 10 Years Old Tawny POrt

    GESP-T-10YR

    Tasting Notes: A deep, rich tawny coloured port with prominent aromas of oak, figs, chocolate, and raspberry. Full-bodied and smooth, featuring rich flavors backed by subtle hints of vanilla and tobacco. A soft finish with long lasting tannins.

    Serving Temperature: 12 - 16°C

  • Soneto Ruby Reserve Port

    GESP-R

    Tasting Notes: A deep, vibrant ruby red colour with aromas of ripe red fruits like raspberry and strawberry, layered with dark chocolate, black cherry jubilee, and subtle hints of mint and spice. On tha palate it is concentrated and sweet with juicy blackberry, plum, cherry, and mature nuances of fig and cocoa. It is well-structured, balanced with good acidity, firm tannins, and a memorable, fruit-driven finish.

    Serving Temperature: 16°C to 18°C

  • Soneto LBV 2018

    GESP-LBV

    Tasting Notes: A deep, intense purple to ruby/black colour and aromas of intense dark fruits, cherries, cloves, and vanilla followed by notes of sweet plum, dried figs, tinned prunes and cherry menthol. Full-bodied and smooth with flavors of bitter cherry and dark chocolate that dominate the palate, layered alongside rich sultanas and sweet dried fruits. A deep and complex finish with a distinctly savory finish.

    Serving Temperature: 16°C and 18°C

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