Vintage Port 2016, Quinta do Infantado, 0,75 l
63,90 €
Okusite Vintage portovec s poudarjeno cvetico vinskega karakterja. Zaznavamo arome po karameli, slivah, zrelih češnjah. Pridružijo se zaznave cedre, suhih zelišč in čokolade, v zaključku pa zaznavamo aromo grafita.
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Deeper, ruby red and dense.
The accentuated flower with a vinous character offers aromas of caramel, plums, ripe cherries. Cedar, dried herbs and chocolate join in, with a hint of graphite on the finish.
The taste is warm, soft and sweet, although this sweetness is at a lower level compared to typical port. The freshness is abundant, the tannins round out and dry the mouth, and the finish is mineral. A port with an intense flavour and an elegant, long persistence which will become even more rich with age.
VINOGRADI
Vinogradi razreda A (najvišja klasifikacija dežele Douro). Ta LBV portovec prihaja iz vinogradov s široko paleto plemenitih sort grozdja, ki uspevajo med 250 in 300 metrov nadmorske višine in so zasajeni v tleh iz skrilavca. Vsi vinogradi so obdelani po principih integrirane pridelave, s čimer želijo čim bolj zmanjšati negativne vplive na okolje.
USE
Quinta do Infantado Vintage Port can be enjoyed immediately, but will age perfectly for 10 years or more. We advise that you place the bottle upright for two hours before opening, as a sediment may form at the bottom. Serve at 16 to 17 °C.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcoholic strength: 19,5 % vol. Alc.
pH: 3,8
Total extract: 101,4 g/L
Total sugars: 69 g/L
BOTTLES PRODUCED
The wine was bottled on 31 August 2018, of which 816 mangums, 6,534 bottles and 1,101 demijohns.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
90 points - Robert Parker
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Region | Porto |
| Variety | a variety of red local varieties |
| House | Quinta do Infantado |
| Alcohol level | 19.5 % |
| Recommended temperature | 16-18 °C |
| Country | PORTUGUESE |
| Ageing potential | unlimited |
| Wine style | Desertno rdeče vino |
| Yearbook | 2016 |
| Volume | 0,75 l |
| Food matching | on their own, or with chocolate desserts |
| Colour | Ruby red |
Quinta do Infantado is a historic property that has been owned by the Roseira family for over a century. They are true legends, who in 1979 sparked a wine revolution in port wine production, being the first to bottle port on the Douro estate. Until then, all wines destined for Port had to be sold to merchants in Vila Nova de Gaia, who in turn took care of sales under their own names. In 1990, however, they were the first in the valley to convert to organic production. The name 'Infantado' comes from 'Infante' (Portuguese for 'heir to the throne'), as it was the Portuguese royal family who built the winery in 1816 and used it as a residence to collect taxes in the form of grapes and wine brought to them by local producers. João Roseira now looks after the vineyards and, together with his family and friends, manages the wine production. The 46-hectare estate is located in the Covas do Douro area of Cima Corgo, on the north bank of the Douro River. All the vineyards are classified as Class A, thanks to their excellent vines, and thrive at an altitude of between 150 and 350 metres above sea level. The grapes used for the Infantado Port come from mixed vineyards that are up to 100 years old. These produce very low yields and very concentrated grapes, which are ideal for port production. Quinta do Infantado offers a range of Port wines that differ from the more commercially known ones in their 'winey' style. Most of the port wines are allowed to undergo spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in the lagares (open tanks in which the mechanical legs shake the grapes), which is stopped by the addition of 77 % per cent of wine distillate. Their port wines are still sweet, but they belong to the medium-dry category. They produce a wide range of wines; from the concentrated and unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage to the rich and balanced Vintage Port and the delicious, nutty 10Year-Old Tawny. The White Port is made from Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho and Moscatel Galego varieties and is distinguished by its citrus notes, with a well-balanced sweetness. Sort by popularity
