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:
Purple-black colour very deep, with narrow purple halo. Nose extraordinarily powerful and intoxicating, with an almost overwhelming abundance of fruit greedy where blueberry, cassis and cherry combine with delicate aromatic notes of cistus flower. Mouth large and full, packed with dense tannins and rich, full of delicious fruity flavours.
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:
. 98 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 96 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 90 points in Robert Parker;
. 93 points in CellarTracker;
. 92 points in Jamie Goode;
. 90 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 88 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 85 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 18 points in Decanter;
. 17 points in Jancis Robinson;
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2006;
. Silver medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2006;
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2007.
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.
92 points·Croft Vintage Port 2003
expand_moreFine, fresh, spicy nose. Lively with cherry and blackberry fruit. Approachable, sweet pure fruit on the palate. Expressive and direct.