Grape varietals
Mainly the five classic Port varieties:
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Barroca
Tinto Cão,
all from Quinta de Ventozelo.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in traditional lagares at the Quinta. Grapes are foot-crushed, without de-stemming: grape skins and stems are mixed with the must to extract the maximum amount of aromas, colour and flavours. When the ideal residual sugar levels are achieved, the young wine is fortified by adding 100% natural grape brandy, stopping the alcoholic fermentation and preserving the grape natural sugars.
Maturation
Barrel-ageing: Average of 10 years in pipas (550-litre casks), made of native oak and chestnut tree.
Filtration: None.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Clear chestnut colour with hints of ruby.
Nose: Rich aromas of raisins, caramel and dried fruits.
Mouth: Elegant, medium sweetness and long toffee finish.
Technical Sheets
Each
year, clear wine is drawn off to produce a blend, which maintains the characteristics of this style of Port, and it is then bottled at Quinta de Ventozelo.
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Reviews
90 1665 cases made. Outstanding 10 year old. Rich aromas of caramel raisin and light spice open to a medium-bodied palate, with a medium sweetness and long toffee finish.Wine
Spectator, June
2003, James Suckling.
87 This is a very easy, light and fresh style, with sweet caramel flavors balanced by sweet figs and milk chocolate. It finishes clean, with just a touch of acidity. Wine
Enthusiast, August
2006 Buying Guide, Roger Voss. Prizes Commended The International
Wine & Spirit Competition 2004 (UK). |
Cellarage: Store bottles upright in a cool place (12ºC to 14ºC) away from direct light.
Pouring: Serve at 17ºC - 18ºC. In warm weather, chill and drink as an aperitif.
Drinking: It is ready to drink and will not further improve in the bottle. Once opened, consume within 60 days.
Pairing: Serve with foie gras, blue cheeses, creamy cheese, cheese quiches, coffee and dried fruits.
