Vista Alegre Reserve Ruby 5 year old Portwine in Decanter
€ 24.00
| Producer | Vallegre |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão, Tinto Cão |
| Ageing | More than 5 years in oak casks |
| Serving | 12°C as an aperitif, 14-16°C as a digestif, no need to decant Store upright, drink within 4 weeks once opened |
| Scores | 17/20 Grandes Escolhas 88/100 Wine Enthusiast |
A Reserve Ruby aged over five years, in an elegant decanter.
Tasting note
A red ruby Port with soft, sweet tannins.
The story
A blend of wines from different grape varieties from Vallegre’s vineyards, strictly selected, then aged for more than five years in oak casks. The elegant decanter in its stylish packaging makes a beautiful gift.
The Port is made by winemakers Manuel Tavares and José Araújo.
Food pairing
Chilled as an aperitif with cheese, (smoked) ham and dried fruit. Also lovely with chocolate and cream desserts, and with red or wild berry tarts.
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.
Critics & Awards
88/100 Wine Enthusiast | Tasted: Jul 2013
17/20 Grandes Escolhas | Tasted: Jan 2024
Very fine and clean on the nose, direct in its fruit, with black plums and chocolate notes. Soft and enveloping on the palate, like a liquid chocolate mousse. Works very well.
Very fine and clean on the nose, direct in its fruit, with black plums and chocolate notes. Soft and enveloping on the palate, like a liquid chocolate mousse. Works very well.