Product details
The Stone Terrace vineyard produced an extraordinary wine in 2021. The grapes were picked by hand in mid-September, shortly before substantial rainfall across the Douro Valley, and fermented in lagares in the estate’s winery. Yields were very low at just 0.82 kg per vine; several hours of treading over the following days delivered a magnificent wine with sublime floral aromas of violets. Only 400 nine liter cases of this rare wine will be produced.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
The Stone Terraces 2021 Vintage Port has incredibly fresh and lifted aromas with the hallmark tropical fruit character. The wine is concentrated whilst being supremely refined with polished tannins and taut acidity combining to deliver sublime elegance and balance.
Store and Serve Advices:
Store the bottle lying down. Decant to filter the natural sediment before serving. Enjoy within 2-3 days of opening.
Food Pairing:
Vintage Ports are after meal drinks. Take them with cheese like Stilton or Gorgonzola. But you can also incorporate them into a meal, combining for instance a Steak au Poivre with a young Vintage.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 94 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 19,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
Disclaimer:
The photo shown is a copy of one of the bottles we have available for delivery. Keep in mind that the older the wine, the more likely the bottle will have some external dirt or slightly damaged labels. This does not mean, however, that the wine is not in a condition to be consumed.
The wines from our rarity zone are stored and air-conditioned in the most correct way so that the wine ages correctly in the bottle, but over time, the wine evolves and changes its characteristics.
We recommend that you carefully remove the cork and let the wine air for some time in order to release its natural aromas. Avoid decanting as it can be a very aggressive operation for old wines.
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