2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Residual Sugar 118 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 4.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 235 kcal / glass
150ml glass235 kcal
750ml bottle1175 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Amarela and old-vine field blends
Region Porto
Sites Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua, Quinta da Vila Velha and Quinta do Vale de Malhadas
Oak Types Seasoned oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Selected wine parcels were aged for 12 years in seasoned oak casks. The finished-wine specification records Baumé 4.2.
Tasting Notes Caramel, toffee, English fruitcake, quince marmalade, maple syrup, walnuts, nutmeg, cigar box, white pepper and tea; rounded, rich and long.
Food Pairing Dark chocolate, caramel or vanilla-based desserts, or enjoyed alone; serve lightly chilled.
1974 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Region Porto
Sites Almost entirely field blends from Quinta dos Malvedos
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Selected for prolonged cask maturation and bottled almost half a century after the wine was made. The finished-wine panel records Baumé 4.8 and total sugars (glucose plus fructose) of 124 g/L; the latter is preserved on its stated analytical basis rather than treated as an unqualified residual-sugar value.
Tasting Notes Copper centre and pale bronze edge; sultanas, quince preserve, caramel, vanilla, ginger, peppery spice, tea leaf and thyme; silky, with soft tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Creamy or nutty desserts, or enjoyed alone; serve chilled.
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1969 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Oak Types Oak
Production Volume 712 bottles
Bottles712
Production Details Matured in oak casks at Graham's 1890 Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Tasting Notes Rich golden amber with garnet reflections; honeysuckle, vanilla, caramel, exotic spice and butterscotch; concentrated yet silky, with refreshing acidity and an extended finish.
Critics Ratings 96
1963 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão
Region Porto
Sites Quinta dos Malvedos in Cima Corgo and Quinta das Lages in the Rio Torto area
Oak Types Seasoned oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Aged for just over half a century in old seasoned-oak pipes at Graham's Vila Nova de Gaia lodge. The finished-wine specification records Baumé 4.5.
Tasting Notes Deep amber; citrus, honeysuckle, black tea, fennel, almonds, walnuts, fruitcake, toffee and mint; silky, unctuous and long.
Food Pairing Dark chocolate or enjoyed alone as a dessert; serve lightly chilled.
1950 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Sousão
Region Porto
Sites Primarily Quinta dos Malvedos, with smaller vineyards in the Rio Torto Valley
Oak Types Seasoned oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Aged for seven decades in seasoned oak casks at Graham's Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. The release comprised half of the last remaining cask. The finished-wine specification records Baumé 5.3.
Tasting Notes Deep auburn with a pale ochre rim; walnuts, soft caramel, honey, demerara sugar, citrus preserves, cigar box, tobacco leaf and mocha; intense yet delicate, with a lingering finish.
Food Pairing Enjoy after a meal on its own or with creamy or nutty desserts; serve chilled.
1940 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Oak Types Seasoned oak
Production Details Aged for eight decades in seasoned oak casks.
Tasting Notes Caramel, praline chocolate, demerara sugar, roasted coffee, walnuts, citrus preserves, honey, tea and tobacco; creamy, luxurious and intense, with a long finish.
Critics Ratings 96
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rua Rei Ramiro, 514, 4400-281 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 776 490
Email
Owner
Symington Family Estates
Cellarmaster
Charles Symington