Intense aromas of ripe black fruits, violets, figs and chocolate. A well balanced fortified sweet red wine, with good tannins and length. The 1980 is developing magnificently and showing very well at present.
Scoring 88/100 Parker points and from the good 1980 vintage, this delightful port is deep, fragrant and dense with a figgy flavour and a impressive dry finish. Drink now - 2023.
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
95/100 - Bob Campbell
Tasted: 07-Feb-2011
Regional Trophy
- Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011
Gold - International Wine Challenge, 2011
Bronze
- Decanter World Wine Awards, 2009
Silver - International Wine Challenge, 2009
16/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 13-Oct-2004
92/100 - Jamie Goode
Tasted: 02-Jan-1990
92/100 - CellarTracker (52 notes)