Vista Alegre Vintage 2009 Port in houten kistje
€ 72.14
| Producer | Vallegre |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão |
| Ageing | Vintage Port (a single exceptional year) |
| Serving | 16-18°C, decant and drink the same day Store lying down, at a constant temperature and away from direct light |
| Scores | 17/20 Revista de Vinhos 88/100 Wine Enthusiast |
2009 Vintage Port in a wooden box, with gold at the International Wine Challenge.
Tasting note
Almost black in colour, with an aroma of very fruity berries. Medium-bodied and full of tannin, yet very easy to drink. A surprisingly modern Port with a lovely finish.
The story
A Vintage Port comes from a single exceptional year and is bottled unfiltered after two to three years in cask. It continues to mature in bottle, where a natural deposit forms over time.
The Port is made by winemakers Manuel Tavares and José Araújo.
Food pairing
Delicious with strong cheeses such as Roquefort, blue cheeses and Queijo da Serra. Also with fruit or chocolate desserts, and excellent with a good cigar.
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 – International Wine Challenge 2012
Gold – Challenge International du Vin 2012
Silver – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012
Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012
Silver – Monde Selection 2012
Gold – Challenge International du Vin 2012
Silver – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012
Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012
Silver – Monde Selection 2012
17/20 Revista de Vinhos | Tasted: Apr 2012
88/100 Wine Enthusiast | Tasted: Jan 2013
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