Vista Alegre Vintage 1997 Port in houten kistje
€ 72.00
| 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 | 89/100 Falstaff |
1997 Vintage Port in a wooden box: black cherries and blackberries.
Tasting note
Very dark in colour, with an aroma of black cherries and blackberries. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins, black cherry flavour and a pleasant, balanced 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
Bronze – Challenge International du Vin 2010
Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
89/100 Falstaff | Tasted: Feb 2016
Deep ruby garnet with a subtle ochre rim. Notes of pesto, black olives, ripe plums and some honey, herbal, with dark chocolate. Tannins already integrated, pleasant sweetness on the finish, medium complexity. Already drinking well, with spicy cheese.
Deep ruby garnet with a subtle ochre rim. Notes of pesto, black olives, ripe plums and some honey, herbal, with dark chocolate. Tannins already integrated, pleasant sweetness on the finish, medium complexity. Already drinking well, with spicy cheese.
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