2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 4.2 g/L
Classification Vintage Port component of the Bicentenary Collection
Region Porto
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The finished-wine specification lists Baumé 3.80. Warm April and May with some rain reduced the crop; rain in late August and an early-September storm aided final maturation, followed by five weeks of favourable harvest weather.
Tasting Notes Purple-black; blue violets, black tea and ripe red fruit; powerful fruit, bitter dark chocolate, fine acidity, ripe tannins and a defined finish.
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Classification Single Harvest Tawny Port component of the Bicentenary Collection
Region Porto
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The finished-wine specification lists Baumé 3.9. Winter rain replenished soil-water reserves; very hot May and June strained the vines, while winds rapidly dried bunches after rain during harvest.
Tasting Notes Terracotta core with deep-brown rims; ginger, mint, tea and toffee apple; ripe fruit, generous viscosity and a lingering, sumptuous palate.
2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 4.5 g/L
Classification Single Harvest Tawny Port component of the Bicentenary Collection
Region Porto
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The finished-wine specification lists Baumé 3.7. Warm days followed by cold nights helped preserve grape acidity and freshness; the fermenting musts showed strong colour and aroma early in the vintage.
Tasting Notes Orange-brown with terracotta rims; vanilla, quince, walnuts and caramel; full palate with ripe red fruit, fig, luxurious texture, elegance and balance.
1963 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 3.9 g/L
Classification Vintage Port component of the Bicentenary Collection
Region Porto
Harvest Dates The 1963 vintage began in October.
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The finished-wine specification lists Baumé 3.2. Cool nights during the vintage conserved freshness and favoured suitable fermentation temperatures.
Tasting Notes Tawny-coloured and richly balanced, with plum, cassis, vanilla, eucalyptus and mint; firm yet warm, softened tannins.
1961 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Classification Single Harvest Tawny Port component of the Bicentenary Collection
Region Porto
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The finished-wine specification lists Baumé 5.9. The vintage proceeded in two stages: rigorous selection separated imperfect fruit during the first half, while later-harvested grapes supplied strong colour, aromas and flavour.
Tasting Notes Rich amber with a green rim; caramel, nuts, vanilla and cigar box; concentrated palate with honeycomb, exotic spices, crystallised orange peel, orange blossom and molasses.
Producer Information
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Address
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Phone
+351 223 776 490
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Owner
Symington Family Estates
Cellarmaster
Charles Symington