2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Alicante Bouschet, 10% Souzão
Region Porto
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua, Quinta da Vila Velha, and Quinta do Vale de Malhadas
Bottling Date 2026
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Winemakers Charles Symington and Bernardo Nápoles; finished-wine Baumé 3.70°. Store upright, serve lightly chilled at 14–16°C, with no need to decant; after opening it remains fresh for up to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Rockrose, pine, eucalyptus, blackberry and blackcurrant; full-bodied and mouthwatering, with brambly fruit, fresh acidity, rounded tannins and a velvety structure.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and mature cheeses

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 4.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Principally Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, with smaller contributions from Souzão, Alicante Bouschet, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca
Region Porto
Estate Grown Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Winemakers Charles Symington and Bernardo Nápoles; finished-wine Baumé 3.70°. Store upright and serve at 14–16°C; after opening it remains fresh for up to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Rose, orange blossom, honeysuckle, a faint trace of mint and red fruit; intense red-fruit flavours, peppery tannins, bright acidity, freshness and vitality.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 20.0%
Total Acidity 4.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Principally Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, with smaller contributions from Souzão, Alicante Bouschet, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca
Region Porto
Estate Grown Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Winemakers Charles Symington and Bernardo Nápoles; finished-wine Baumé 3.6°. Store upright; after opening it remains fresh for up to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, blackcurrant, liquorice, rockrose, mint, eucalyptus, mango, papaya and black tea; bright and succulent, with peppery tannins and balance.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2018 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 20.0%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 4.55 g/L
Grape Varieties Principally Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, with smaller contributions from Souzão, Alicante Bouschet, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca
Region Porto
Sites Principally Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta do Tua, with contributions from Vila Velha and Vale de Malhadas
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Winemakers Charles Symington and Bernardo Nápoles. Matured in wood at Graham's 1890 Lodge for six years before bottling ready to drink; finished-wine Baumé 3.6°. After opening it retains its properties for up to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant, blackberry, dried mint, eucalyptus, liquorice, rockrose, cocoa, black plum and white pepper; rich, succulent, bright and fresh.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2017 Technical Specifications

Region Porto
Production Details Matured in wood for five years before bottling ready to drink. Serve at room temperature; after opening, enjoy within four to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle, mint, tropical fruit, ripe black fruit and kirsch; fine-grained tannins, balancing acidity, freshness and structure.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2015 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 20.0%
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 4.74 g/L
Grape Varieties Principally Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, with smaller contributions from Souzão, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca
Region Porto
Sites Principally Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta do Tua, with contributions from Vila Velha and Vale de Malhadas
Bottling Date 2020
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Winemakers Charles Symington and Henry Shotton. Matured for five years in large oak barrels at Graham's 1890 Lodge before bottling ready to drink; finished-wine Baumé 3.8. No decanting is needed, and the opened wine remains fresh for up to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Deep red-black; blackberry, liquorice, rockrose and mint, with a full, compact, plummy and succulent palate, lively freshness and spice.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2014 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional and Souzão are specifically identified as important components; the complete blend is not stated
Region Porto
Production Details Matured in wood for five years before bottling ready to drink. Serve at room temperature; after opening, enjoy within four to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Violet and rockrose aromas; compact palate with ripe black fruit, fresh spicy notes, complexity and an elegant finish.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2013 Technical Specifications

Region Porto
Sites Primarily Quinta dos Malvedos and neighbouring Quinta do Tua
Production Details Matured in wood for five years before bottling ready to drink. Serve at room temperature; after opening, enjoy within four to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Red and black fruit, mint, eucalyptus and blackberry; generous palate with ripe polished tannins, freshness and vitality.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

2012 Technical Specifications

Region Porto
Production Details Matured in wood for five years before bottling ready to drink. Serve at room temperature; after opening, enjoy within four to six weeks.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, dark cherry and mint; full-bodied, with brambly fruit, complexity and elegance.
Food Pairing Dark-chocolate desserts and semi-cured or cured cheeses such as Cheddar and Manchego

Producer Information

Address
Rua Rei Ramiro, 514, 4400-281 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 776 490
Owner
Symington Family Estates
Cellarmaster
Charles Symington

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