Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2017 Vintage Port
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Vintage Port, DOC Douro
94 Points James Suckling
17/20 Points JancisRobinson.com
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
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Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
$74.01 USD
Description
The Quinta Das Carvalhas 2017 Vintage Port is made from a small parcel of vines over 100 years old.This was a particularly celebrated vintage in the Douro, known for producing high-quality, age-worthy Ports due to the ideal weather conditions during the growing season.
Tasting Notes
Intense and complex, with rich aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, violets, dark chocolate, and spice. It is full-bodied, well-structured, and offers layers of ripe dark fruit flavors, firm tannins, and balanced acidity. Its rich, powerful taste and potential for extended aging make it a great choice for young enjoyment or long-term cellaring.
Serving & Food Pairing
It is recommended to decant this wine for a few hours before serving, to allow the aromas and flavors to fully open up. Pair it well with steak, blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, and can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner drink.
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
94 Points JAmes Suckling
25 Jul, 2024 – Deep, fruit-forward and flavorful, this has compelling structure and lots of licorice. Showing aromas of figs, dark chocolate and hints of violets, it’s compact, solid and balanced overall with integrated tannins. Better in 2024
***17/20 Points JancisRobinson.com***
Old vines field blend. References to the quinta date back to 1759.
Black core with black-cherry smudgy rim. Spice and black cherry on the nose and a touch of elderberry in its wild, slightly herbal darkness. For a young port, this is surprisingly juicy and succulent on the palate. Lots of dark-red fruit and a lovely freshness to counteract the alcohol. Sweet and lively and more approachable than you might expect for a baby vintage port. (JH) Jancis Robinson.com
Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2017 vintage 95 points, praising its rich, structured profile and noting its excellent aging potential.