Garnet colour. Lovely mature fruit aromas. Remarkably balanced palate of ripe fruit and soft tannins. Sumptuous lingering finish, smooth and elegant
Food-Pairing
This port is delicious with foie gras, certain cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort), as an aperitif or as dessert wine
Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
grapes are mostly from the west-facing vineyard Vale da Teja (30 years is the average age of these plantings). With its typical late ripening time, the Franca was last picked and that between 1 and 9 October
Alcohol content
19,5 %vol
Store & Serve
Serve at 16-18 °C. Must be opened 6 to 24h in advance
Vintage port wine can not remain open for a long time, because it oxidizes faster. After opening, maximum 2 days shelf life
Critics & Awards
94/100 - Jamie Goode
Tasted: 02-Jan-1990
91/100 - CellarTracker (8 notes)
17,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2008
Very developed. Very rich and raisiny and satisfying, A little kick at the end. Pruney and utterly seductive…Clever anyone who has this in their cellar. A bit dry, and a bit of dry curry spice, on the finish. Jancis Robinson