Quinta das Carvalhas 2016 Vintage Port

€ 61.50

A very fresh wine, with a beautiful ruby colour and aromas of red fruit harmoniously integrated with creamy vanilla notes, demonstrating notable aromatic intensity and complexity. Very balanced and round, resulting in a very pleasant and long lasting finish.

Quinta das Carvalhas is one of the most emblematic and spectacular properties in the Douro Valley. Written references regarding this magnificent vineyard can be traced back to 1759. Enjoying a prominent position on the left bank of the Douro river, in Pinhão, the estate covers the entire hillside facing the Douro river and occupies part of the slopes of the right bank of the tributary Torto river. Quinta das Carvalhas is characterized by very particular edaphoclimatic conditions. Its vines are located at various altitudes - extending from river border to the top of the slope. The largest vine surface of the Quinta faces a northern sun exposure, yet, another fraction of the vineyard, on the other side of the mountain, faces a southern exposure. Most of the parcels are planted in areas of deep inclination, with only a small fraction planted at a less inclined location, at the top of the hill. The viticultural heritage is constituted of almost-centennial vines of field blend, in which rare indigenous varieties are considered interesting repositories for an ampelographic variation. Younger vines are composed by distinguished varieties and benefit from a modern viticultural approach.

Food pairing

This port is delicious with foie gras, certain cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort), as an aperitif or dessert wine

Grapes: Touriga nacional, Touriga francesa, Tinta Barroca & Tinta roriz

For the Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016, Real Companhia Velha used grapes from 20 to 30 indigenous varieties, including touriga nacional, touriga franca or sousão, hand-picked from old vines from a single plot. After fermentation and the addition of traditional alcohol, the wine was aged for 24 months in oak barrels. Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016 can be enjoyed or preserved for many years thanks to its huge aging potential.

Alcoholcontent

19 %vol

Store & Serve

Serve at 18 °C

Can be kept for up to 2 days after opening

Critics & Awards

Tags: Douro - Real Companhia Velha