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Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2018 Vintage Port

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
95 Points - Mark Squires Wine Advocate
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
94 Points James Suckling

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Price:

$58.41 USD

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    • Description

    The 2018 Vintage Port is a standout offering from one of the most prestigious estates in the Douro Valley. This port is crafted from a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties, sourced from old vines at Quinta das Carvalhas, which is known for producing top-quality, age-worthy port wines.

    Tasting Notes
    Deep, almost opaque purple with a complex aroma of ripe black fruits, violet, spice, and chocolate. Its full-bodied, robust tannins and deep flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and minerality make it an ideal choice for aging. Although enjoyed young for its fruit intensity, it will develop complexity and smoothness over time, making it ideal for cellaring.

    Serving Tips & Storage
    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 bars.

    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.

    Learn more about Quinta Das Carvalhas

    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.

    Learn more about Vintage Port


    Condition

    Excellent

    Reviews

    Score: 93 Points
    25 Jul, 2024 – Deep, opaque color. Aromas of figs and ash as well as graphite. This is more elegant and less explosive than the 2017 with grippier mouth-coating tannins and an expansive, concentrated finish. Better in 2027.

    ***95 Points - Mark Squires Wine Advocate***
    Bottled in June 2020 ...
    A field blend from old vines aged for approximately two years in a mixture of used and large Portuguese vats and used French barrels. It was bottled with 101 grams per liter of residual sugar. This is probably Real Companhia Velha's top quinta. The producer says this is 'produced from a single parcel called 'Vale da Mina' ('Mine Valley') in Quinta das Carvalhas at 100 to 150 meters in altitude above sea level, north exposure. It is a centenary vineyard with more than 30 varietals planted' ... shows off admirable finesse to go with expressive fruit. This is no jammy stereotype ... Here, we get elegance and freshness. The mid-palate absorbs the power well initially, but this Port steadily tightens with air. With aeration, the fruit asserts itself too, showing off more underlying concentration than seemed apparent at first. Two days later, it was essentially unchanged. This is an enticing beauty for those who appreciate elegance rather than fruit bombs, and it looks like one of the finest I've seen from this quinta. It certainly has plenty of room to improve more with cellaring. The only issue here is how high the ceiling is. I'd like to see it at around 15 years old, although it will surely be approachable sooner. This is a fine effort at a nice price point. Drink date: 2026-2065. Score - 95. (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, Oct. 30, 2020)

    ***94 Points Wine Enthusiast***
    This is a finely perfumed wine from a blend of old vines. It shows rich flavors of dried fruits and fresh plums. It also has a terrific structure and a tannic character that will allow it to age. Drink from 2030. — Roger Voss

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