Product details
The grapes were hand-picked at the optimum stage of ripening and were vinified in accordance to Porto winemaking's traditional practices. Gentle crushing and partial de-stemming of the perfectly ripened fruit was followed by a very intense period of maceration during the alcoholic fermentation. To achieve the optimum skin extraction that delivers the colour, flavour, tannin components for a Vintage Porto Wine, the grapes were pressed in the granite lagares at controlled temperatures of 28ºC. The exceptional wines selected for this final blend were transported to Ferreira's wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia where they matured in ideal conditions, in terms of temperature and humidity, in oak barrels characteristic of the Ferreira brand. The wines' evolution was constantly monitored by the winemaking team, multiple tests and analysis, confirming the calibre of those used in the final blend.
Grape Varieties:
Old Vines,Touriga Nacional,Sousão
Tasting Notes:
It has a dark, almost impenetrable red colour and an aroma of excellent complexity and intensity. It has balsamic notes of resin and tobacco box, floral tones of rockrose and spicy notes, such as black pepper and clove. It has further hints of menthol, mineral nuances and a little cocoa: the result of an excellent maturation. On the palate, this wine is dense with a vibrant acidity conferring an excellent balance. It has firm and robust tannins of great quality and additional notes of green tea, rockrose and basil; its finish is extremely long, elegant and complex.
Store and Serve Advices:
The bottle should be kept horizontally, under a constant temperature of between 16ºC-18ºC and sheltered from intense light. Over time Vintage Porto develops a natural deposit, and it should be opened with care and decanted prior to serving, ideally at between 16ºC-18ºC. Once the bottle has been opened, it should be enjoyed within 1-2 days.
Food Pairing:
When mature, it is ideal on its own or with dried fruits. It goes well with rich cheeses such as Queijo da Serra.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 19 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
Disclaimer:
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