Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2011: Delicious and Robust Port Wine

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2011 is a delicious port wine made in the traditional way with a big aging potential. The grapes used for this port wine are hand-picked and are Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinta Roriz,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Barroca,Tinto Cão. It is made with a partial strip of the grapes which are trod by foot in old stone “lagares” and fermentation is done with temperature control. The result is a delicious black port wine with a purple rim and a robust nose and taste of dark berries and other fruits.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairings

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2011 has a modern style with soft tannins. It goes very well with strong cheeses such as stilton, roquefort, danish blue and Portuguese serra and also with fruit and chocolate desserts and cigars. It should be consumed at the temperature of 16-18°C.

Storing and Serving Suggestions

This port wine should be kept in the horizontal position in a cool and dark place and once opened, should be consumed in the same day. It may have some natural sediment in the bottle and must be decanted before being served.

Reviews and Awards

Vista Alegre Vintage Port 2011 has been rated 92 points in Roy Hersh and received the silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014.

Allergens

This port wine contains sulphites.