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Vista Alegre Vintage 2022/2020

Vista Alegre Vintage 2022/2020

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  • Country: Portugal
  • Region: Douro
  • Producer: Vallegre Vinho dos Porto SA
  • Type: Harbor
  • Castes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca.
  • Winemaker: Rui Cunha

Medalha de Ouro “Mundus Vini” (2022/ Alemanha)

Coming from Quinta da Vista Alegre, Cima Corgo, vines over 80 years old, are planted on old terraces with predominant southern exposure.

Winemaking: Grapes are harvested manually into small boxes; Coming from a single harvest, their vinification is carried out according to the traditional Port Wine method. After partial stemming, the grapes are crushed in stone presses using foot treading. The fermentation of the must takes place under controlled temperature, being interrupted by the addition of brandy. This wine, as it is produced, has great aging potential.

Stage: Aging in large wooden vats, can be bottled between the 2nd and 3rd year. As long as it is stored in ideal conditions, it has the potential to age in the bottle for over 30 years.

Consumption: It can be consumed now if you appreciate the power of the fruit, but with enormous potential for aging in the bottle. It goes very well with strong cheeses, such as our Queijos da Serra and Azeitão, Stilton, Roquefort, Danish Blue. Also, after the meal, with sweets and chocolates, as well as cigars. Unfiltered wine. Once opened, it must be consumed on the same day, like any great aging wine. After decanting, the wine will open and reach its peak and then gradually lose its freshness, significantly altering the tasting notes. It should be consumed between 14º C and 16º C.

Alcoholic Degree: 20%

Bottle: 750 mL

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