Product details
The grapes were foot trodden in traditional granite lagares before fermentation, along with 15 per cent of the total brandy that would be added to the Port. This allows the grapes to macerate at lower temperatures and for a longer period. Fortification is carried out in a single step, adding the remaining brandy when the must is ready for fortification. This is followed by foot treading to ensure good homogenisation of the whole wine and to stop fermentation. The wine is then placed in oak and chestnut casks and transferred to stainless steel vats during the warmer months. After 21 months of ageing, we blend it for bottling.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Very deep purple colour. The fruit is black, ripe and juicy, with notes of bitter chocolate, figs and plums. The wine is dense, concentrated and with a dry finish, as the structured tannins balance its sweetness. It's tense with a delicate, seductive and impressive finish. A great year of Vintage Port, suitable for drinking now or ageing for another 50 years.
Store and Serve Advices:
Store in a cool dark place (12-14 º C), in a horizontal position, with minimal vibration. Serve at a temperature of 16 º C. It is advisable to use the same day or up to 3 weeks. May submit deposit in the bottle.
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:
. 96 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 96 points in Falstaff;
. 94 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 93 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 93 points in Robert Parker;
. 93 points in Hudin.com;
. 18 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 17 points in Vinum Wine Magazine.
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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