Wine Features and Tasting Notes of Vista Alegre Colheita Port 2005

Winemaking

Vista Alegre Colheita Port 2005 is made using traditional Port Wine winemaking techniques. Grapes for this single harvest wine are handpicked and placed into small baskets. Then, a partial strip of the grapes is done before they are treaded by foot in old stone “lagares”. The fermentation process is temperature controlled and stopped by adding brandy (firewater). The wine is then aged in oak casks for a minimum of 7 years and bottled with the year of bottling printed on the back label.

Grape Varieties

Vista Alegre Colheita Port 2005 is made with the following grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão.

Storing and Serving Advice

Vista Alegre Colheita Port 2005 should be stored in an upright position, in a cool, dark place at a constant temperature. The wine should be consumed within 6 to 8 weeks after opening and served at a temperature of 14º C to 16º C.

Food Pairing

Vista Alegre Colheita Port 2005 is a great accompaniment to coffee or chocolate. It also pairs well with desserts such as crème Brule, fruit pie, and desserts containing chocolate, dried fruits, or caramel.

Allergens

Vista Alegre Colheita Port 2005 contains sulphites.