Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2015 Vintage Port
Vintage Port, Douro
***94 Points Wine Spectator***
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
$90.90 USD
Description
The Quinta Das Carvalhas 2015 Vintage Port is a made in an exceptional year, and harvested from 100-year-old vineyards producing a powerful, very complex, and concentrated port wine.
Tasting Notes
According to the producer, "the intense purple colour of this Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Port 2015 reveals that we are dealing with a young wine. On the nose it denotes a bouquet of ripe fruit combined with floral nuances and rockrose. On the palate it is firm and mineral, with great definition. At the same time, it is elegant and rich in soft tannins, with a long and persistent finish". Best from 2025-2050+.
Serving Tips & Food Pairing
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own, with steak or vintage mature blue cheeses, or top quality chocolate.
Quinta das Carvalhas, a prestigious estate in Portugal's Douro Valley, is known for its high-quality wines and stunning vineyard landscapes. Established in 1864, the estate has over 500 acres of vineyards planted with traditional Portuguese grape varieties. Quinta das Carvalhas produces a variety of wines, including fortified Port wines and stills, including Carvalhas Tinto, Vinhas Velhas, Reserva, and Vintage Port. Visitors can explore the estate, taste its wines, and enjoy stunning views of the Douro Valley.
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How to store your Vintage Port
Vintage Port, like all fine wines, prefers to remain undisturbed, lying on its side in a dark and at least slightly humid place at a stable temperature of between 10°C and 14°C to mature properly.
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Condition
Excellent
Reviews
Lush and layered, with enticing fig, blackberry and black currant puree notes, mixed with Turkish coffee, baker's chocolate and licorice snap flavors. Warm and fleshy through the finish, with a smoldering character. Best from 2030 through 2050. Score – 94. (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2018)