Overview
The aristocrat of fortified wines. Declared only in the finest years, vintage Port is bottled after 2 years and aged for 20–50+ years in bottle. The Symington family (Graham's, Dow's, Warre's) and Fladgate Partnership (Taylor's, Fonseca) have defined the style for generations.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep purple
- Nose
- Blackberry, Dark plum, Fig, Dark chocolate and Violets.
- Palate
- The greatest fortified wine — magnificent structure, eternal ageing. Generally very full-bodied, medium acidity, firm tannins, sweet, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Very Full5/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Sweet4/5
Alcohol Very High5/5
Grapes
Touriga NacionalTouriga FrancaTinta RorizTinta Barroca
Aromas And Notes
BlackberryDark plumFigBlack cherryChocolateDark chocolateVioletsSpiceTobaccoLeatherGameWalnutCoffee
Terroir
Extreme continental — Atlantic blocked by mountains. +40°C summer, -5°C winter.
SchistDecomposed graniteSlate
Food Pairings
StiltonWalnutsDark chocolateFig tartMature Cheddar
Notable Producers
- Quinta do Noval Nacional, founded 1715 - Noval Nacional Vintage Port
- Graham's, founded 1820 - Graham's Malvedos Vintage Port
- Taylor Fladgate, founded 1692 - Taylor's Vintage Port