Amber colored port wine. In the nose a rich aroma of dried fruit and spices. Soft and creamy in the mouth. Very well developed and a beautiful structure. Harmonious of taste and a 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%
Critics & Awards
Silver - The TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2016
91/100 - Wine Enthusiast
Tasted: 04-Jan-2016
90/100 - Wine & Spirits Magazine
Tasted: 01-Dec-2012
87/100 - CellarTracker (8 notes)