A 2003 Colheita portwine, light red with an amber colored border. In the nose hints of dried fruits, nuts, figs and almonds. In the mouth is this port wine deliciously soft and has it a beautiful pure cherry flavor. Long and lasting finish
Colheita's are seen as Tawny's of very high quality. Comes from a single harvest and has spent at least 7 years in French oak barrels of approximately 550 liters.
Colheita port wine represents less than 1% of the total annual production of port. Like Vintage, a Colheita port is only released when the best conditions are met and after approval of the IDVP (Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto)
Food pairing
Excellent as an aperitif, with dried fruits and light sweet desserts (crème brûlée)
Grapes : Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca
Store & Serve
Store horizontally at a constant temperature of 12 ° C.
Can be stored for 6 to 8 weeks after opening. Serve at 14 - 17 °C
Alcohol content
20%
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