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 7 years in pipas (550-litre casks), made of native oak and chestnut tree.
Filtration: None.
Notas de prova
Aspecto: Tawny colour with amber edge.
Nariz: Raisins, caramel and spice.
Boca: Mellow palate of toffee and figs.
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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Cellaring: Store bottles upright in a cool place (12ºC to 14ºC) away from direct light.
Pouring: Serve at 17ºC - 18ºC.
Drinking: It is ready to drink and will not further improve in the bottle. Once opened, consume within 30 days.
Pairing: Serve with cheeses, foie gras, nuts, and milk chocolate.
