TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Delicate orange-green
Nose: Complex marriage of dried fruit, spice, fine wood notes
Palate: Rich, concentrated flavors
Finish: Long and velvety
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol: 20%
pH: 3.54
Total Acidity: 4.78 g/dm³
Reducing Sugars: 121.00 g/dm³
Winemaker: Carlos Alves
VINEYARD
Location: Douro Valley
Elevation: Up to 600 meters
Soil: Schist-sandstone (greywacke) with granite
Planting: Traditional horizontal terraces and vertical "vinha ao alto"
Varieties: Traditional Douro grapes
WINEMAKING
Process:
- Hand-harvested
- Destemmed and crushed
- Fermented in lagares at 28-30°C
- Fortified with grape brandy
- Blend of different harvests averaging 20 years
- Extended oak cask maturation
SERVING
Temperature: 12-14°C
Storage: Cool, dry place, upright position
Once Opened: Best within 4-6 months
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect with:
- Foie gras with aubergine and walnuts
- Toffee brownies
- Chocolate and pistachio pavé
- Crostini of walnuts with chèvre
AWARDS
- Gold - International Wine and Spirits Competition (2015)
- 92 Points - Robert Parker (2016)
*A prestigious tawny Port from Portugal's oldest Port Wine House (est. 1638), representing centuries of winemaking tradition and excellence.*