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 stainless steel tanks at the Quinta. Grapes are crushed with partial 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 3 to 4 years in tonéis (12.000-litre casks), made of native oak and chestnut tree.

Filtration: The wine is lightly filtered and then bottled at Quinta de Ventozelo.

Tasting notes

Appearance: Clear toasted yellow with chestnut nuances.

Nose: Dried nuts with vanilla nuances.

Mouth: Tannins and fruit, slightly caramelized.

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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Cellarage: Store bottles upright in a cool place (12ºC to 14ºC) away from direct light.
Pouring: Serve at 17ºC - 18ºC. Decanting not necessary. 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 15 to 30 days.
Pairing: Serve with egg and almond desserts.