The wine is rich, dark and concentrated; it has aromas of violets and “esteva” (rock rose) and is very smooth and elegant on the palate
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
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
92/100 - Falstaff Magazin
Tasted: 12-Dec-2014
17,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2009
95/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 30-Apr-1998
93/100 - Jamie Goode
93/100 - CellarTracker (23 notes)
89/100 - Stephen Tanzer