Vista Alegre Fine Ruby port
€ 11.12
| Producer | Vallegre |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão |
| Ageing | 3-4 years in oak casks |
| Serving | Store upright, at a constant temperature and away from direct light |
A sweet, fresh Fine Ruby: simply an excellent Ruby.
Tasting note
Deep ruby, with a complex aroma of ripe fruit. Fresh and spicy on the palate: a slightly sweeter style of Ruby with lovely freshness.
The story
A blend of selected red wines, aged for three to four years in oak casks.
The Port is made by winemakers Manuel Tavares and José Araújo.
Food pairing
Chilled as an aperitif with cheese, (smoked) ham and dried fruit. Also excellent with desserts made with chocolate, fresh fruit and red or wild berries.
The producer
Vallegre is based at Quinta da Vista Alegre, in the Cima Corgo, on the right bank of the Douro between the mouth of the Pinhão and Covas do Douro. The quinta’s vineyards have been making wine since the 19th century. The quinta belongs to the Cunha Barros family, and in 1998 the company took the name Vallegre, a blend of its two main quintas: Valle Longo and Vista Alegre.
At Quinta da Vista Alegre the grapes for Port are still foot-trodden in old stone lagares. Besides Port, Vallegre also makes unfortified Douro wines.
Critics & Awards
Gold – Vinalies Internationales 2017