Vallegre Vista Alegre 20 Year Old Tawny Port
€ 46.75
| Producer | Vallegre |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão |
| Ageing | 20 years old, in oak casks |
| Alcohol | 20%vol |
| Serving | Ready to drink, no need to decant Store upright, at a constant temperature and away from direct light Keeps 18-20 weeks once opened |
| Scores | 92/100 Falstaff |
A twenty-year-old tawny in a wooden box: cinnamon, caramel and vanilla.
Tasting note
Amber and very aromatic from the long ageing in oak casks, with cinnamon, caramel and vanilla. Balanced, full and smooth, with a very long finish.
The story
A tawny ages for a long time in oak casks. Slow contact with air makes it browner in colour and less fruity than a ruby, with notes of dried fruit and nuts.
Food pairing
Chilled as an aperitif with dried fruit. Also excellent with desserts made with chocolate, fresh fruit and red or wild berries, and a treat with strong cheeses and foie gras.
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
92/100 Falstaff | Tasted: Feb 2015
Dark amber with reddish highlights and a golden rim. Dried plums, preserved cherries and fine nougat in a multi-faceted bouquet. Juicy and complex, with nutty notes held by pleasant sweetness, salty-mineral notes on the finish, fine herbs and dark chocolate on the aftertaste.
Dark amber with reddish highlights and a golden rim. Dried plums, preserved cherries and fine nougat in a multi-faceted bouquet. Juicy and complex, with nutty notes held by pleasant sweetness, salty-mineral notes on the finish, fine herbs and dark chocolate on the aftertaste.