Vista Alegre Vintage 2022

Winemaking: Grapes are hand-picked into small boxes; from a single harvest, they're vinified using the traditional Port method. After partial destemming, the grapes are crushed by foot in stone lagares. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature and is stopped by adding grape spirit. As made, this wine has great ageing potential.

Ageing: Aged in large wooden vats, it can be bottled in its 2nd or 3rd year. Stored in ideal conditions, it can age in bottle for over 30 years.

Drinking: Can be drunk now if you enjoy the power of the fruit, but has enormous ageing potential in bottle. Excellent with strong cheeses such as our Queijo da Serra and Azeitão, Stilton, Roquefort and Danish Blue. Also after a meal, with desserts and chocolates, and with cigars. Unfiltered wine. Once opened, it should be drunk the same day, like any great age-worthy wine. After decanting, the wine will open up and reach its peak, then gradually lose freshness, changing the tasting notes significantly. Serve at 14–16ºC.