2019 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Production Details The Pinhão-area red-grape harvest began on 14 September 2019. The crop was healthy, yields were nearly 10% below the ten-year average, and the resulting wines had high natural acidity and above-normal colour intensity. Decant to remove sediment; store below 16°C; serve at 16–18°C and consume within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby-black; red berries, blackberry, damson and plum; spicy tobacco, mint, balsam, resin, dark chocolate, liquorice and spice; supple texture, granular tannins and a long black-fruit finish.
Food Pairing Walnuts, blue-veined or other strongly flavoured cheeses, dried apricots and dried figs.
Critics Ratings 90
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2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Region Porto
Harvest Dates Picking began at Terra Feita de Baixo on 24 September 2008 and at Terra Feita de Cima on 28 September 2008.
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Cool, wet flowering reduced fruit set and yields, producing concentrated grapes. Sugar levels were initially low but increased during harvest. Decant to remove sediment; store below 16°C; serve at 16–18°C and consume within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Inky purple-black; dense blackberry, raspberry and cassis; gumcistus and mint; concentrated black fruit, substantial tannins and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 96
2005 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Production Details The cold, dry winter and water shortage delayed the growing season and produced low-vigour vines with small berries. No rain fell from 16 May through 6 September; rainfall from 6–9 September allowed ripening to finish. Decant for sediment; store below 16°C; serve at 16–18°C and consume within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Deep purple-black with magenta highlights; cherry, cassis, mint, resin and gumcistus; liquorice, chocolate, muscular integrated tannins, berry fruit and spice.
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2001 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Production Details The vintage followed an exceptionally wet winter and a dry June-to-August period that stressed the vines. Most picking occurred in dry conditions, although two rainy days affected the end of harvest. Decant for sediment; store below 16°C; serve at 16–18°C and consume within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Opaque purple-red; blackberry, cassis, black cherry, plum and liquorice; round, full palate with ripe tannins and a jammy fruit finish.
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1999 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Production Details Budburst began in mid-March, about two weeks late. June and July brought repeated temperatures above 40°C; heavy rain arrived around 11 August and during 1–3 September, followed by dry, warm weather late in September. Decant for sediment; store below 16°C; serve at 16–18°C and consume within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Dark brick colour; dense berry fruit with mint and herbal notes; treacle-like texture, firm lean tannins, plum, cassis and a long finish.
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1996 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Production Details A wet winter and cool, wet spring preceded flowering on 25 May. September rain was followed by strong winds and hot weather from 27–30 September, allowing grapes to finish ripening; Taylor’s reports a marked improvement in Ports produced from 29 September onward. Decant for sediment; store below 16°C; serve at 16–18°C and consume within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Deep red with a brick rim; mature fruit and bottle-age aromas; velvety, rounded palate with chocolate and liquorice nuances and a medium-length finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Visitors' Centre, Rua do Choupelo nº 250, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 772 973
Owner
Family-owned (The Fladgate Partnership)
Cellarmaster
Adrian Bridge (CEO)