Vista Alegre Vintage 2022/2020

Winemaking : The grapes are hand-picked and placed in small boxes; they come from a single harvest and are vinified using the traditional Port wine method. After partial destemming, the grapes are crushed in stone presses and trodden by foot. The fermentation of the must takes place at a controlled temperature and is interrupted by the addition of brandy. This wine, as it is produced, has great ageing potential.

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

Consumption : It can be consumed immediately if you appreciate the power of the fruit, but it has 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. It can also be served after a meal, with sweets and chocolates, as well as cigars. Unfiltered wine. Once opened, it should be consumed on the same day, like any great wine for ageing. After decanting, the wine will open and reach its peak, then gradually lose its freshness, significantly altering the tasting notes. It should be consumed between 14º C and 16º C.