Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016

Winemaking

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016 has been processed according to the traditional method of Port Wine. Grapes for this wonderful port are manually harvested for small boxes and partially destemmed before being crushed in stone mills with foot steps. The must then ferments under controlled temperature, interrupted by the addition of brandy. This vintage port has great potential for aging.

Grape Varieties

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016 is made from a blend of Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinta Roriz,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Barroca,Tinto Cão.

Tasting Notes

This fantastic port displays purplish tones and has a complex aroma of ripe black fruits, jam and jelly. It is round, full-bodied and velvety with ripe flavours of blackberry and blackcurrant. The tannins are polished and velvety providing a good prolongation and finish in the end of the mouth.

Store and Serve Advices

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016 should be stored in a horizontal position, at a constant temperature and away from direct light. As the wine ages, natural sediment may form in the bottle, so should be carefully opened and decanted before being served. Unfiltered wine; once the bottle is opened it should be consumed in the same day. After the decantation process, the wine will open and will reach its peak, before gradually loosing its freshness.

Food Pairing

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016 pairs well with strong cheeses such as Stilton, Roquefort, Danish blue, Portuguese Serra. It can also be served with fruit or chocolate desserts, or a good cigar.

Allergens

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016 contains sulphites.

Reviews and Awards

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2016 was rated with 92 points in James Suckling and “Highly Recommended” in Decanter.