Portská vína jsou likérová vína s intenzivním ovocným aroma a vysokým obsahem alkoholu, která jsou vyráběna ze známých odrůd pěstovaných ve vinařské oblasti údolí Doura. Jsou bohaté chuti, sladká, s plným tělem, a za svou komplexní a intenzivní chuť vděčí směsi velkého množství odrůd hroznů. Tawny, Ruby, Vintage a bílé portské jsou typicky hlavní druhy nabízeného portského vína. Obecně jsou portská vína vhodná k slavnostním přípitkům nebo jako digestiv. Tawny se výborně doplňuje se sýry intenzivní chuti a s dezerty, zatímco Ruby se hodí spíše k jemným krémovým sýrům a vysokoprocentní hořké čokoládě. Bílé portské víno získává na oblibě především v posledních letech jako základ některých míchaných koktejlů, např. Porto Tónico. Vintage je jediný druh portského vína, který zraje přímo v lahvi, což z něj činí skvělý dárek k důležitým životním mezníkům. Produced from the famous varieties of grapes grown in the wine-producing area of the Douro Valley, Port wines are fortified wines with intense fruity aromas and high alcoholic content (19 - 22%). They are rich, sweet, full-bodied wines that owe their complex and intense flavour to the plethora of grape varieties used in their making. This simply means that various varieties of grapes have been used to prepare this type of wine, which means port is not a varietal. Thus, each grape variety contributes in a different way to give this wine its unique flavour and texture. Moreover, when we say port is a fortified wine, it means that a small amount of brandy or neutral grape spirit has been used to fortify the wine. During the grape juice fermentation process, when half of the natural sugars have been converted into alcohol, brandy or spirit is added so as to cease fermentation, leaving the rest of the sugars intact. This is why port wine is high in alcohol, but still sweet enough for us to enjoy. Port wines vary in style depending on the grapes used, ageing process, and various other factors. Tawny, Ruby, Vintage and White Ports are typically the main types of Port Wine. |
White Port
With a lower (2 - 3% lower) alcohol content as compared to their red counterparts, this white wine style is again prepared from a blend of different kinds of white grapes. The wines are aged in stainless steel tanks or wooden barrels, wherein it is aged for the next one and a half to two years. However, the drier versions can be left to age in barrels or casks for even a decade. They can be divided into two basic types: sweet (lágrima) and dry (seco). They can further be divided depending on the sweetness gradient as Extra Seco, Seco, Doce, and Lágrima. These wines are best had young, unless you're having the 'Reserva White' which has been aged in the barrel for over 7 years.
White Port Blend
To list each variety individually here would be fruitless – very few producers state which grapes they use in their White Ports, and in any case, the varietal character of each is largely lost in the melee of aromas. The most commonly used varieties are Donzelinho Branco, Gouveio, Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Cerceal (not the Sercial of Madeira) and Bical.
Flavour Profile
In terms of sweetness, it has sufficient residual sugar to impart a lovely sweetness to it; however, the dry versions are less sweeter and more nuttier in flavour. Overall, this wine exhibits flavors of caramel, honey nectar, and nuances of hazelnuts. The sweetness and nuttiness are balanced beautifully by the acidity of the wine.
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
While commonly had in the form of a chilled aperitif, the dry style goes well with olives, hard cheese, nuts, or even with seafood. The sweeter version does well with lighter desserts.
Perfect as an aperitif lightly chilled or over ice with tonic to be enjoyed with friend on relaxed occasions or try making your own Porto Tonic cocktail: A good slice of fresh lemon, orange, lime or even grapefruit; ice; a sprig of fresh mint or rosemary; tonic water and a splash of White Port (2 parts for 1).
With a lower (2 - 3% lower) alcohol content as compared to their red counterparts, this white wine style is again prepared from a blend of different kinds of white grapes. The wines are aged in stainless steel tanks or wooden barrels, wherein it is aged for the next one and a half to two years. However, the drier versions can be left to age in barrels or casks for even a decade. They can be divided into two basic types: sweet (lágrima) and dry (seco). They can further be divided depending on the sweetness gradient as Extra Seco, Seco, Doce, and Lágrima. These wines are best had young, unless you're having the 'Reserva White' which has been aged in the barrel for over 7 years.
White Port Blend
To list each variety individually here would be fruitless – very few producers state which grapes they use in their White Ports, and in any case, the varietal character of each is largely lost in the melee of aromas. The most commonly used varieties are Donzelinho Branco, Gouveio, Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Cerceal (not the Sercial of Madeira) and Bical.
Flavour Profile
In terms of sweetness, it has sufficient residual sugar to impart a lovely sweetness to it; however, the dry versions are less sweeter and more nuttier in flavour. Overall, this wine exhibits flavors of caramel, honey nectar, and nuances of hazelnuts. The sweetness and nuttiness are balanced beautifully by the acidity of the wine.
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
While commonly had in the form of a chilled aperitif, the dry style goes well with olives, hard cheese, nuts, or even with seafood. The sweeter version does well with lighter desserts.
Perfect as an aperitif lightly chilled or over ice with tonic to be enjoyed with friend on relaxed occasions or try making your own Porto Tonic cocktail: A good slice of fresh lemon, orange, lime or even grapefruit; ice; a sprig of fresh mint or rosemary; tonic water and a splash of White Port (2 parts for 1).
Andresen Old White Port 10 years - 50cl
Grape varieties: Malvasia Fina, Codega, Rabigato and Arinto
Producer: J. H. Andresen Winemaker: Álvaro Van Zeller Tasting notes: This White has a bright amber color. Aromas of dried fruits, slightly iodized, with nuances of honey and cocoa and slight notes of wood. Smooth and delicate palate, with notes of dried fruits. Very long and complex finish. Food Pairing: Ideal to accompany a starter or sweet desserts such as pies, dried fruit cakes or cream milk. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% vol Awards: Wine Enthusiast: 91/100 Vivino Wine Style Awards 2020 |
S. Leonardo Old White Port 10 Years - 50cl
Grape varieties: Codega, Cerceal, Viosinho
Producer: Quinta do Mourão Tasting notes: Golden white color, intense aromas like fresh and dried fruits and spices, well balanced in the palate with both sweetness and acidity well-integrated and a long finish Food Pairing: Serve at a moderate temperature from 10 to 12ºC, as appetizer or after diner, with fruit desserts, dried fruits or cheese Wine specifications: Alc: 20% Acid: 3,65 PH: 3,65 Sugar: 125 g/lt Awards: Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 90/100 |
Dalva Old White Port Harvest 2011 - 75cl
Grape varieties: Mostly a field blend, it emphasizes Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Viosinho and Rabigato, from a single year harvest.
Producer: C. da Silva Winemaker: José Manuel Sousa Soares Tasting notes: Elegant aroma reminiscent of ripe tangerine, along with delicate almond-shaped notes of resin and honey. It shows a very fresh and very fresh mouth with a long finish. Food Pairing: Slightly refreshed, expresses all the finesse and sophistication when combined with caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices, like caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tatin tart, burnt cream and Cheeses of minimum intensity. Extraordinary marriage with a refreshing tangerine parfait. The wine should be stored in a fresh, dry and dark place, without temperature variations, and the bottle must remain up-right. As a natural product, the Port Wine is subject to create deposit when ageing. To guarantee the plenitude of its freshness and quality, the wine shall be consumed preferentially with the shortest time in bottle. Serve at a temperature between 12 and 14ºC. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% vol (20ºC) Sugar: 117g/l Awards: Wine Enthusiast: 91/100 International Wine Challenge, 2022: Silver Concurso Vinhos de Portugal, 2019: Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2017: Grand Gold Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017: Silver Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada, 2017: Great Gold |
Reserve Ruby Port
Ruby Port is a blend of young port wines that have been aged in big oak barrels or stainless steel vats for 3 - 5 years, and then filtered and bottled. Since they've been bottled before filtering, they can be had without decanting. Moreover, since they haven't been oxidized in the barrels, their fruity profile remains intact. These fortified wines are the most widely available style, and if you've had a port, it's most likely to be this kind. Ruby Ports are affordable and inexpensive, because they aren't aged for so long. Unlike the nutty Tawny, these wines are fruit-forward wines that should be drunk young, and even if they are stored in cellars, they do not improve in the bottle. So, always be on the look out for younger bottles. There are numerous more modest categories, like Crusted, Late-Bottled Vintage (LBV), Late Bottled, Reserve, Premium Ruby and Ruby.
Flavour Profile
Sweeter than the Tawny style, these wines are known for their fruit flavours and vibrant ruby red colour. They burst with aromas of red berries and blackcurrant, and satiate your palate with fruity flavours of plum, strawberry, red apples, etc. Moreover, it's popularly known for its velvety smoothness that stands out among all the port styles.
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
Ruby is best drunk at cool room temperature, it does well as an aperitif, but also goes well with cheese, especially intensely flavoured soft cheeses: Queijo Serra da Estrela, Queijo de Azeitão, Cheddar, even strong, unpasteurized Brie in the case of LBV. They are also a good match with bitter chocolate, or rich, decadent chocolate truffle or brownie, coffee desserts and red fruits. The French drink this style of port as an aperitif, the English after the meal – take your pick.
Ruby Port is a blend of young port wines that have been aged in big oak barrels or stainless steel vats for 3 - 5 years, and then filtered and bottled. Since they've been bottled before filtering, they can be had without decanting. Moreover, since they haven't been oxidized in the barrels, their fruity profile remains intact. These fortified wines are the most widely available style, and if you've had a port, it's most likely to be this kind. Ruby Ports are affordable and inexpensive, because they aren't aged for so long. Unlike the nutty Tawny, these wines are fruit-forward wines that should be drunk young, and even if they are stored in cellars, they do not improve in the bottle. So, always be on the look out for younger bottles. There are numerous more modest categories, like Crusted, Late-Bottled Vintage (LBV), Late Bottled, Reserve, Premium Ruby and Ruby.
Flavour Profile
Sweeter than the Tawny style, these wines are known for their fruit flavours and vibrant ruby red colour. They burst with aromas of red berries and blackcurrant, and satiate your palate with fruity flavours of plum, strawberry, red apples, etc. Moreover, it's popularly known for its velvety smoothness that stands out among all the port styles.
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
Ruby is best drunk at cool room temperature, it does well as an aperitif, but also goes well with cheese, especially intensely flavoured soft cheeses: Queijo Serra da Estrela, Queijo de Azeitão, Cheddar, even strong, unpasteurized Brie in the case of LBV. They are also a good match with bitter chocolate, or rich, decadent chocolate truffle or brownie, coffee desserts and red fruits. The French drink this style of port as an aperitif, the English after the meal – take your pick.
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port - 75cl
Grape varieties: The grapes used in the production were a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties from the upper Douro Valley.
Producer: Cockburn's Port Winemaker: Charles Symington Ageing: Produced from wines selected for their richness and concentration from the finest vineyards in the Upper Douro, Special Reserve is matured in oak vats for up to four years before being bottled. This longer wood-ageing gives its full-bodied palate a distinctive dry finish, making it the benchmark for all Reserve Ports. Tasting Notes: Rich and concentrated red fruit aromas with bright red cherry and hints of plum and strawberry. Sweet and well-rounded, luscious red berry flavours lead to a distinctive peppery and slightly dry finish. Serving and Food Pairing: Savour this wine in a large wine glass at room temperature, or slightly chilled in warm weather to appreciate its power and depth. Perfect served at the end of a meal or during your favourite Netflix special. Does not need to be decanted. Consume within four to six weeks of opening. Special Reserve pairs perfectly with cheeses or rich, nutty, or chocolate desserts. Wine specifications: Alcohol by Volume: 20% vol (20ºC) Total Acidity: 4.4 g/l tartaric acid Baumé: 3.5 Awards: Wine Enthusiast Magazine: 87 points Stephen Tanzer: 85 points Wine Spectator Magazine: 84 points CellarTracker: 83 points Decanter: 18 points Decanter World Wine Awards 2014: Silver International Wine Challenge 2014: Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2013: Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2012: Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012: Silver International Wine Challenge 2012: Silver San Francisco International Wine Competition 2012: Bronze The Dallas Wine Competition 2012: Gold Decanter World Wine Awards 2011: Silver International Wine Challenge 2011: Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2007: Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2006: Bronze |
Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Ruby - 75cl
Grape varieties: In terms of varietals, Six Grapes is made primarily of the four uncontested ‘stars’ of the Port region, the violety and aromatic Touriga Franca, the rich, tannic and well structured Touriga Nacional, the
raspberry tinged Tinta Roriz and the sweet chocolatey Tinta Barroca. In addition there are components of Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cão, Souzão and Tinta Francisca as well as grapes from some older mixed plantings. Producer: Graham's Port Winemaker: Charles Symington Ageing: Originating in the 19th century, Graham’s winemakers would mark each barrel of port using grape symbols to rate the wine from one to six. The symbol of six grapes denoted complexity, structure, and balance. Wines destined for Vintage Port. But not all of them. By the early 1900’s, Graham’s started bottling wine selected from these barrels to produce a reserve port like no other: Six Grapes. Over a century later, the wine continues to be Graham’s signature reserve port Tasting Notes: Dark red colour, with a seductive rich perfume of ripe plums and cherries. On the palate, complex, with a good structure and a long lingering finish. Serving and Food Pairing: Dark red colour, with a seductive rich perfume of ripe plums and cherries. On the palate, complex, with a good structure and a long lingering finish. Wine specifications: Alcohol by Volume: 20% vol (20ºC) Total acidity: 4.5 g/l tartaric acid Baumé: 3.6 Awards: The TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2022: Silver Medal Berlin Wine Trophy 2021: Gold Sakura Awards 2020: Silver Berlin Wine Trophy 2018: Gold International Wine Challenge 2017: Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017: Silver Mundus Vini 2017: Gold International Wine Challenge 2016: Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2016: Gold International Wine Challenge 2015: Silver |
Quinta do Noval Black Reserve Ruby - 75cl
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Sousão.
Producer: Quinta do Noval Tasting notes: The aromas are purple black while the flavours are pure black cherry. Cool temperatures bring out the freshness of ripe berries and the warmth of spices. Food Pairing: Noval Black Reserve is destined to be enjoyed with dark chocolate or simply drunk chilled, used also as a cocktail ingredient. Serve at a temperature between 7°C-8°C Wine specifications: Alc: 19,5% Awards: Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 90/100 Wine & Spirits Magazine: 91/100 |
Aged Tawny Port
Named after their tawny hue, these wines have been aged in French oak wooden barrels, where in they undergo an oxidation process that gives them their pale ambered-coloured to brown shade and nutty-dried-fruit-figgy in flavour thanks to years of slow, controlled oxidation. The distinctive factor about this type is its aging process. It is aged for years―a minimum of 6 - 7 years, but can even be aged for as long as 10 - 40 years. The age may or may not be displayed on the bottle. Tawny wines are prepared from a blend of different wines, and the longer it is aged in the barrel, the more complex and flavorful it is. Aged tawny is leaner and more spirit the more decades it declares. Tawnies can be had immediately once opened, and do not call for decanting.
Flavour Profile
This style owes its unique flavour to the wooden casks in which it has been aged. With a sweet, nutty, and mellow characteristic, this wine is loved for its delicate notes of caramel, vanilla, orange, apricot, plum, raisins, walnuts, figs, dates, etc., that emanate so beautifully with every sip. They are light, crisp, nutty, and silky smooth on the palate, and are loved for their refreshing style.
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
Colheitas and Aged Tawnies are best served chilled, summer or winter. Besides being served as an aperitif, this wine can be served as a dessert wine, along with apple pies, orange tarts, almond cakes, Portuguese custard tart, crème brûlée, ice cream or walnuts to nibble. 10 or 20-year-old are the best of all ports for Stilton, and delicious with Portugal’s star cheese, Queijo Serra da Estrela.
Named after their tawny hue, these wines have been aged in French oak wooden barrels, where in they undergo an oxidation process that gives them their pale ambered-coloured to brown shade and nutty-dried-fruit-figgy in flavour thanks to years of slow, controlled oxidation. The distinctive factor about this type is its aging process. It is aged for years―a minimum of 6 - 7 years, but can even be aged for as long as 10 - 40 years. The age may or may not be displayed on the bottle. Tawny wines are prepared from a blend of different wines, and the longer it is aged in the barrel, the more complex and flavorful it is. Aged tawny is leaner and more spirit the more decades it declares. Tawnies can be had immediately once opened, and do not call for decanting.
Flavour Profile
This style owes its unique flavour to the wooden casks in which it has been aged. With a sweet, nutty, and mellow characteristic, this wine is loved for its delicate notes of caramel, vanilla, orange, apricot, plum, raisins, walnuts, figs, dates, etc., that emanate so beautifully with every sip. They are light, crisp, nutty, and silky smooth on the palate, and are loved for their refreshing style.
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
Colheitas and Aged Tawnies are best served chilled, summer or winter. Besides being served as an aperitif, this wine can be served as a dessert wine, along with apple pies, orange tarts, almond cakes, Portuguese custard tart, crème brûlée, ice cream or walnuts to nibble. 10 or 20-year-old are the best of all ports for Stilton, and delicious with Portugal’s star cheese, Queijo Serra da Estrela.
Tawny Port 10 Years
Dalva Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca
Producer: C. da Silva Tasting notes: Some red nuances in the golden colour, deep aroma of fruit conserve and nuts. Very balanced on the palate, delicate, fruity and spicy, peppery nuances in the fresh and persistent after taste. Food Pairing: Serve slightly chilled, be-tween 12 and 13ºC, in an appropriate glass. Goes well with all sorts of des-serts, especially those prepared with eggs or nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts...). Store upright in a cool dark place. Does not develop significantly in the bottle. May be cellared over some years without losing freshness. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% vol (20ºC) Sugar: 100g/l Total Acidity: 4.1 g/l tartaric acid Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020: Bronze Sommelier Wine Awards, 2019: Gold Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 |
DR Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca
Producer: Agri-Roncã Vinícola, Lda. Quinta da Levandeira Winemaker: Luís Rodrigues Tasting notes: The DR (Domingos Ribeiro) 10 Years Old Port, presents an auburn color, with smoky aromas, dried fruit and fruit well matched with wood. In the mouth it is full-bodied, complex and with a long finish. We suggest that this Port is served as a digestive, with desserts, nuts and roasted almonds. Serve at a temperature of 18ºC or slightly cooler. Food Pairing: 10 or 20-year-old are the best of all ports for Stilton and other strong cheeses. Is the ideal wine to drink with desserts. Try it with apple tart, ice cream, Portuguese custard tart, or crème brûlée and many others: the sky’s the limit. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% Fixed Acidity: 3.36 g/dm3 Total Sugars: 122 g/dm3 Awards: International Wine Challenge, 2016: Bronze International Wine Challenge, 2015: Bronze International Wine Challenge, 2012: Bronze Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2013: Silver |
Cockburn's Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: In terms of varietals, Six Grapes is made primarily of the four uncontested ‘stars’ of the Port region, the violety and aromatic Touriga Franca, the rich, tannic and well structured Touriga Nacional, the
raspberry tinged Tinta Roriz and the sweet chocolatey Tinta Barroca. In addition there are components of Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cão, Souzão and Tinta Francisca as well as grapes from some older mixed plantings. Producer: Graham's Port Winemaker: Charles Symington Tasting Notes: A brilliant tawny red with aromas of honey, caramel, and vanilla, combined with rounded flavours of dried fruits. Notes of walnut and almond lead to a mellow, luscious finish. Serving and Food Pairing: Serve chilled straight from the fridge in a large wine glass to fully appreciate its complex aromas. Does not need to be decanted. Consume within six to eight weeks of opening. Cockburn’s 10 Year Old Tawny pairs perfectly with sweet pastries such as apple pie with cinnamon but is equally delicious on its own – a great accompaniment to a special occasion. Wine specifications: Alcohol by Volume: 20% vol (20ºC) Total Acidity: 4.1 g/l tartaric acid Baumé: 3.5 Allergy Advice: contains sulphites Awards: |
Quinta da Pacheca Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
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Graham's Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
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Quinta da Silveira Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Producer: Sociedade Agrícola Vale da Vilariça, Lda. Tasting notes: Blend with very old wines, gives some unique characteristics to this wine. Chewy walnut and dates, with a roast and nut finish. Complex and long. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% pH: 3,8 Fixed Acidity: 4,8g/L Total Sugars: 126 g/L Awards: International Wine Challenge, 2022: Silver |
Crasto Tawny Port 10 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: Old Vines - Field Blend
Producer: Quinta do Crasto Winemaker: Manuel Lobo Tasting notes: The wine is amber in colour and offers excellent aroma complexity, with notes of honey, figs and soft fine spices. On the palate it is fresh and perfectly balanced. The finish is delicate, elegant and persistent. Food Pairing: A glass of chilled 10 Year Old (Serving temperature 12-14º) makes a delicious aperitif, but is equally good matched to a hard, nutty cheese or a pudding such as apple pie, tarte tatin, baked figs, orange tart, (leave the peel on some of the orange) caramel tart, or cooked strawberries with pepper. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 19,5% Fixed Acidity: 4,1 gr/L Total Sugars: 112 gr/L |
Tawny Port 20 Years and older
Warres Otima 20 Years - 50cl |
DR Tawny Port 20 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca
Producer: Agri-Roncã Vinícola, Lda. Quinta da Levandeira Winemaker: Luís Rodrigues Tasting notes: The DR 20 Years Old has a well-defined tawny colour with orange-like hints. Its aroma is intense and complex, with notes of vanilla and cinnamon, resultant from a careful aging process. In the mouth, it has a fine structure and well balanced tannins. The finish is delicate and lingering. Food Pairing: 10 or 20-year-old are the best of all ports for Stilton and other strong cheeses. Is the ideal wine to drink with desserts. Try it with apple tart, ice cream, Portuguese custard tart, or crème brûlée and many others: the sky’s the limit. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% Fixed Acidity: 3.40 g/dm3 Total Sugars: 138 g/dm3 |
Dalva Tawny Port 20 Years - 75cl
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Crasto Tawny Port 20 Years - 75cl
Grape varieties: Old Vines - Field Blend
Producer: Quinta do Crasto Winemaker: Manuel Lobo Tasting notes: The wine is amber in colour and offers excellent aroma complexity, with notes of orange peel, honey, nuts and light iodine. Full-bodied on the palate, showing a smooth and fresh structure. The finish is full of complexity, elegance and persistence. Food Pairing: A glass of chilled 20 Year Old (Serving temperature 12-14º) makes a delicious aperitif, but is equally good matched to a hard, nutty cheese or a pudding such as apple pie, tarte tatin, baked figs, orange tart, (leave the peel on some of the orange) caramel tart, or cooked strawberries with pepper. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 20% Fixed Acidity: 4,1 gr/L Total Sugars: 115 gr/L |
Quinta do Crasto Honore Very Old Tawny Port
Grape varieties: Old Vines - Field Blend
Producer: Quinta do Crasto Winemaker: Manuel Lobo Winemaking: The family owner of the estate proudly live up to the motto coined by their forefather, Constantino de Almeida. The HONORE project, which commemorates Quinta do Crasto’s 400-year history, pays homage to the men and women who, through the centuries, invested in cultivating the vineyards and creating unique authentic wines that have long been recognized as some of the finest worldwide. A special wine was chosen to commemorate a unique date in the history of one of the oldest quintas in the Douro. HONORE is a very old tawny Port, over 100 years of age, from a very limited number of casks containing wines made before 1918, belonging to Constantino de Almeida’s private stock nurtured during three generations on the quinta. A limited series of 400 bottles, the number of years the company is celebrating, was carefully blended for this special edition of HONORE Port. An outstanding wine beyond compare, a fair symbol to mark such a historic event. The wine was then racked and ageing in 650-litre chestnut wood casks for more than a century. Tasting notes: Deep amber in colour, with light olive-green tones. The nose has the exceptional intensity and complexity to be expected in a wine that has aged in cask for more than a century. This is a seductive wine with easily identifiable aromas of honey, tobacco leaves and nuts. A true surprise on the palate – it begins concentrated and then evolves elegantly to reveal layers of seductive sweetness and refreshing acidity. This extraordinarily persistent wine will awaken all of your senses, enthralling you with its magic. Food Pairing: Serving temperature 10-12º. Wine specifications: Alcohol: 19,7% Total Acidity: -11,87 gr/L pH: 3,36 Residual Sugar: 304 gr/L Baume: 15,4 |
Vintage Port
Among the ports, these vintage-styled ones hold a very special place. In fact, they are also touted as the 'King of Ports.' It's more like our exquisite Champagne, and comes with finesse and class, and of course is on the expensive side. So, what's so special about this wine style? Well, the first reason is that these ports have a different aging process. They are first aged in oak vats for a period of 2 years before its declaration, after which they are transferred to bottles and allowed to mature, till they are stored in cellars for years together―even as long as 20 years. If their preparation process takes so long, it's sure to be pricey. Vintage classification is declared by Instituto do Vinho do Porto, after analyzing a long list of specific conditions, but not frequently, you will find Port Houses 'declaring' wines as 'vintage', and when they do, it's usually after a good wine-making year.
Flavour Profile
With so much effort put into its ageing, a Vintage Port definitely does justice to all the hard work put in. With intense aromas and rich fruity flavours, this legendary wine simply sweeps you off your feet. The depth, weight, grace, and texture of this sweet rich wine are beyond words, and unlike any wine you've tried out. You need to simply try it to believe it!
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
People prefer to pair the classic Vintage Port with a cigar; however, if you don't want the cigar to overwhelm the unique flavours of the wine, it's important to pair the wine with the right kind of cigar, like in the case of food pairing. In terms of food pairings, Vintages complement dark chocolate, blue cheeses, dark fruit desserts, and even tropical fruits. These wines need to be decanted before they're consumed. After bottle opened, best drunk in 48 hours.
Among the ports, these vintage-styled ones hold a very special place. In fact, they are also touted as the 'King of Ports.' It's more like our exquisite Champagne, and comes with finesse and class, and of course is on the expensive side. So, what's so special about this wine style? Well, the first reason is that these ports have a different aging process. They are first aged in oak vats for a period of 2 years before its declaration, after which they are transferred to bottles and allowed to mature, till they are stored in cellars for years together―even as long as 20 years. If their preparation process takes so long, it's sure to be pricey. Vintage classification is declared by Instituto do Vinho do Porto, after analyzing a long list of specific conditions, but not frequently, you will find Port Houses 'declaring' wines as 'vintage', and when they do, it's usually after a good wine-making year.
Flavour Profile
With so much effort put into its ageing, a Vintage Port definitely does justice to all the hard work put in. With intense aromas and rich fruity flavours, this legendary wine simply sweeps you off your feet. The depth, weight, grace, and texture of this sweet rich wine are beyond words, and unlike any wine you've tried out. You need to simply try it to believe it!
Food pairing suggestion and serving:
People prefer to pair the classic Vintage Port with a cigar; however, if you don't want the cigar to overwhelm the unique flavours of the wine, it's important to pair the wine with the right kind of cigar, like in the case of food pairing. In terms of food pairings, Vintages complement dark chocolate, blue cheeses, dark fruit desserts, and even tropical fruits. These wines need to be decanted before they're consumed. After bottle opened, best drunk in 48 hours.
Real Companhia Velha - Vintage Port - 1985
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