Vista Alegre Tawny Reserve Port

€ 17.49

An impressive series of awards at international competitions and tastings confirms that it produces port wines of the highest quality. The name Vallegre is the combination of the names of the two main properties, the quintas 'Valle Longo' and 'Vista Alegre'.

Today Vallegre is a modern and dynamic company that has the most sophisticated equipment in its vinification center,

but can also fall back on the experience that has been built up over generations.

This Tawny reserve port is light brown in colour with orange nuances. Very aromatic, with caramel and dried fruit aromas,

raisins and floral aroma notes.

The aftertaste is fruity with only hints of dried candied fruit and has a very long aftertaste.

Food-pairing

Serve chilled as an aperitif with dried fruits.

Also ideal for desserts made of chocolate, fresh fruit, red and wild fruits, but also a delicacy with strong cheeses

Grapes: Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Tinto Cão

Traditional method of wine making of Port wine. After a partial stripe of the grapes, with light crushing, follows the fermentation with skin maceration. The fermentation occurs with temperature control, being stopped by adding brandy (firewater). All the process of vinification is controlled by the team of oenology, considering the kind of grapes, its level of maturation and the sweetness wanted. This wine is the result of blending a selection of red wines, ruby colour, matured in oak casks, with an average of 5 years.

Alcoholcontent

20%

Store & Serve

Can be drunk immediately and should not be decanted.

Store the bottle upright at a constant temperature and away from intense direct light.

Can be kept for 8 to 10 weeks after opening.