Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port

Winemaking

Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port is a traditional Port wine that has been produced with special care and attention. After a partial stripe of the grapes, with light crushing, fermentation follows with skin maceration and controlled temperature. To stop the fermentation, brandy is added to the mix. The whole vinification process is overseen by the team of oenology, who consider the kind of grapes, its level of maturation and the desired sweetness. The final product is a blend of ruby colour red wines, aged for at least 5 years in oak casks.

Grape Varieties

Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port contains only the highest quality of grapes, which are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão and Tinto Cão.

Tasting Notes

Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port has a beautiful tawny colour, and a delicate and fresh aroma with a hint of spices and dried fruits due to its oak cask maturation. On the palate, this Port is elegant, smooth and persistent, with a pleasant long finish.

Store and Serve Advices

The bottle should be stored in the upright position, in a cool and dark place. After opening, it should be consumed preferably within 3 to 4 weeks. The perfect serving temperature for this Port is between 14º to 16º C.

Food Pairing

Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port is a classic dessert wine, which pairs perfectly with all kinds of desserts, from fruit pies, ice creams and dried fruits to chocolate, coffee and caramel. It also complements strong cheeses very well. Due to its lightness, it can also be served slightly chilled, with dried fruits, as an aperitif.

Allergens

Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port contains sulphites.

Reviews and Awards

Vista Alegre Reserve Tawny Port has been awarded with 16 points in the Wine Enthusiast Magazine.