| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Portugal > Port |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Fortified |
18 months in barrel. TA 4.5 g/l, pH 3.64, RS 98 g/l.
Black core with narrow purple rim. Pure fruit bomb of black and blue fruit with a sort of biscuity sweetness. That initial impression gives way to a darker and more brooding layer, more dusty/rocky Douro. Immense power and elegance combined. Essence of vintage port. The tannins are dense yet so fine, they glide. Perfect balance. 2034 – 2074.
The 6th vintage declaration blending Vinha Velha, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca Alicante Bouschet and Sousão from the heart of the estate, just 430 cases: inky and dense with tight knit yet complex aromas with a floral character and a hint of lavender; immediately rich and dense in style, dark chocolate concentration with big, bold ripe tannins that rise and explode in the mouth. All there, mighty yet refined with a lovely fine-grained finish. At 3.6 baumé, made to a drier style than Quinta do Vesúvio.
