Product details
Croft is one of the oldest Port wine producing houses. It was founded more than four centuries ago, in 1588. It owns Quinta da Roêda, often referred to as the jewel of the Douro Valley vineyards. This famous estate produces round, ripe and powerfully fruity wines, which form the essence of Croft's vintage Port blends. Croft has remained faithful to its distinctive style of vintage Port, which is characterized by powerful, ripe fruit and a round, delicious palate. With age, Croft vintages develop great aromatic complexity and a smooth, velvety texture. However, this smooth and round palate is deceiving, as it hides the enormous energy and aging potential that Croft's vintage Ports possess.
Grape Varieties:
Tinta Roriz,Touriga Franca,Touriga Nacional
Tasting Notes:
Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resin scents of eucalyptus and gum cistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. However, it is also a weighty wine, dense and deeply coloured, with the concentration and stamina to ensure a long life in bottle.
Store and Serve Advices:
Recommended serving at a temperature of 16 to 18ºC.
Food Pairing:
This vintage can be enjoyed by itself but it goes equally well with full cheeses and chocolate or red fruit deserts. A strong cigar can also be the ideal accompaniment.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Robert Parker;
. 18,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 18 points in Revista de Vinhos.
Disclaimer:
This product may include a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
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