Quinta do Vallado40 Year Old Tawny Port NV (Half Litre)

Product code: 23955
£97.00 inc VAT
Portugal
Sweet Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Vallado
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19.00%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Francisco Ferreira and Francisco Olazabal
Grape
Grape: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz
Grape: Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, among others.
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Vallado
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19.00%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Francisco Ferreira and Francisco Olazabal
Grape
Grape: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz
Grape: Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, among others.

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

A very intense and complex wine, it opens with layered aromas of tobacco and dried fruits. The palate is deep and concentrated, showing excellent structure and richly spiced flavours reminiscent of English cake, fig and more dried fruits. The finish is remarkably long, seeming to linger endlessly.

Product Notes

Quinta do Vallado's in the 40 Year Old Tawny Port wine located in the Douro wine valley is an absolute gem of Portuguse wine. Crafted from multiple grape varieties, this fine wine exhibits a rich amber hue. A profusion of aromas, including honey, nuts, dried fruits, and spices, greet the senses upon first whiff. On the palate, it is impressively complex, showcasing an irresistible harmony of flavours that only decades of careful ageing can bring. The wine’s finish is persistent and elegant. Consumed ideally as a dessert or after-dinner wine, this velvety, beautifully-balanced delight is an absolute indulgence for the true port connoisseur.

About the Winery

Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most distinguished wine estates in the Douro Valley. Nestled in the heart of Portugal's renowned winemaking region, this family-owned winery personifies a long-standing tradition of excellence. An idyllic blend of historic character and modern innovation, Quinta do Vallado is the quintessence of Portuguese viticulture.

This noble winery covers a sprawling 70 hectares of vineyards, accentuated with century-old vines that produce both white and red varieties. Quinta do Vallado predominantly focuses on the production of Douro and Port wines, exhibiting a timeless allure. The vineyard's terroir laden with shale and granite significantly contributes to the distinct flavour profile of their wines.

The winery exhibits particularly unique characteristics for enthusiasts. Quinta do Vallado still maintains traditional granite lagares, where grapes are foot-treaded softly and meticulously. In addition, it boasts cutting-edge wine-making technology, offering a fascinating balance between antiquity and modernity.

The award-winning wines produced at Quinta do Vallado free of charge range from rich, full-bodied reds to crisp, refreshing whites. The true testament to the winery's brilliance, however, is perhaps its seductively sweet Port wine. It's a memorable nectar that leaves an everlasting impression on those lucky enough to savour it.

Besides producing stellar wines, Quinta do Vallado also offers delightful wine tours wherein guests can explore the historic vineyards, the modern wine cellars, and taste exquisite wines in the heart of the Douro Valley. Moreover, the estate have one of the most delightful wine hotels in Portugal, offering panoramic views of the breathtaking eco-sanctuary it resides in.

Quinta do Vallado is not just a winery; it's a rich wine experience rooted in centuries-old tradition. It's an invitation to taste the distillation of Portugal's rich history in a glass. So, make sure to pay a visit to this enchanting estate, to sip, savour and immerse in the magical world of Portuguese wine, if you're planning a trip to the magnificent Douro Valley.

http://www.quintadovallado.com

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