Deep red colour. Intense fruit on the nose with a wonderful brambly character. Full-bodied palate with superb concentration. Excellent finish, powerful and graceful. Only 2.000 cases made. Each box contains 6 wines
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
17/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2008
92/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 31-May-2005
91/100 - Jamie Goode
91/100 - CellarTracker (15 notes)