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Winemaking:
Once harvested, the grapes are transported to the winery in 20kg boxes. After undergoing careful manual selection, the bunches are lightly crushed before being sent to the wine press and the alcoholic fermentation process begins spontaneously after a few hours of foot treading. When about half of the sugar has fermented, the winemaker gives the signal to begin the fortification process. The wine is drained from the press into a storage tank and 77% alcohol wine spirit is added, stopping the fermentation activity and preserving the natural sugar of the grape. In spring, the wines are transferred from the cellar in the Douro to the aging warehouses in our cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Vintage wines age in old oak vats for a period of 2 years before being bottled.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Purple color, typical of a Vintage. With a classic and austere aroma, it also reveals aromas of sweet and spicy fruits. When tasting, the wine is opulent, complex and with excellent structure. The tannins are very present but in a sweet and vibrant way.
Store and Serve Advices:
Store in a cool, dark place (12-14ºC), in a horizontal position, with minimal vibration. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC. It is advisable to consume on the same day or within 3 weeks. There may be deposits in the bottle.
Food Pairing:
Vintage Ports are drinks after meals. Take them with cheese like Stilton or Gorgonzola. But you can also incorporate them into a meal, combining for example a Steak au Poivre with a young Vintage.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
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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