Vista Alegre Fine Rose Port
€ 11.15
| Producer | Vallegre |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca |
| Alcohol | 19.5%vol |
| Serving | Serve well chilled, at 8-10°C |
A fresh, fruity rosé Port: raspberry, cherry and a hint of grapefruit.
Tasting note
A lighter style of Port, deliciously crisp, fresh and fruity. Aromas of raspberry and floral notes, with ripe cherries and raspberries and hints of honey and grapefruit.
The story
Cold settling before fermentation and a rather cool fermentation are essential to preserve the fresh fruit and elegance of a rosé Port.
Food pairing
As an aperitif or a dessert wine, delicious with white chocolate. Also in a summer cocktail: two parts rosé Port in a large glass with plenty of ice, topped up with tonic and a slice of orange or grapefruit.
The producer
Vallegre is based at Quinta da Vista Alegre, in the Cima Corgo, on the right bank of the Douro between the mouth of the Pinhão and Covas do Douro. The quinta’s vineyards have been making wine since the 19th century. The quinta belongs to the Cunha Barros family, and in 1998 the company took the name Vallegre, a blend of its two main quintas: Valle Longo and Vista Alegre.
At Quinta da Vista Alegre the grapes for Port are still foot-trodden in old stone lagares. Besides Port, Vallegre also makes unfortified Douro wines.
