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 20 years in pipas (550-litre casks), made of native oak and chestnut tree.
Filtration: None.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Clear, rich amber colour.
Nose: Mellow aromas of raisins, toasted cocoa, melted brown sugar and dried fruits.
Mouth: Velvety taste of sultanas and figs, with a long, rich 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 89 Very old smell, almost dusty and varnishy but there’s lots of ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with raisin, prune and treacle flavors. Long finish. A bit rustic but it’s got character. Tastes
older than 20 years. Try it.Wine
Spectator, June
2003, James Suckling.
88 Layers of dried fruits and prunes give a fruity character to this gently sweet wine. It’s very elegant and delicate, but certainly very drinkable.Wine
Enthusiast, August
2006, Roger Voss.
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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 blue or mature hard cheeses, coffee and almond desserts and dried fruits: dates, figs, apricots...
