Quevedo Colheita 1972 Tawny Port

COLOUR

Deep amber with rich, complex hues.

AROMA

Opens with inviting aromas of ripe plum and raisins, followed by luscious notes of caramel and butterscotch. These rich, sweet scents are elegantly layered, creating a complex and enticing bouquet.

FINISH

The taste is a symphony of toffee, coffee, and chocolate, complemented by nuances of tobacco and honey. Olive leaves and resin add a unique, earthy touch, while a subtle peppery note emerges from mid-palate to finish. The wine is smooth and well-balanced, with a refined acidity that enhances its depth and complexity.

Viticulture:
The 1972 growing season in the Douro region was characterised by a hot, dry summer followed by a mild autumn. While the summer's lack of significant rainfall raised concerns about water stress for the Vines, the overall dry conditions helped maintain healthy vineyard conditions, free from the disease. The moderate autumn temperatures allowed for a gradual and favourable ripening of the grapes, resulting in a harvest that produced wines with remarkable depth and concentration.

Fermentation:
The grapes were wild fermented in traditional granite lagares, a process that encourages natural yeast fermentation. This method helps preserve the authentic characteristics of the grapes and the terroir, imparting unique flavours and aromas to the wine.

Aging:

After fermentation, the wine aged for 52 years in 550-litre chestnut wood barrels. These barrels were 100% used, allowing for a slow and gradual maturation process that enhances the wine's complexity without overpowering it with new oak flavours. The extended ageing in chestnut wood has contributed to the development of deep, nuanced characteristics in the wine, giving it a distinctive and robust profile.

Winemaker: 

Claudia Quevedo

FOOD PAIRING

Almond pie, pumpkin pie, custard pastries

GRAPE VARIETIES

Undetermined

SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol - 20,00% 

Total Acidity - 6,3 (g/l)

pH - 3,37 

Residual Sugar - 129 (g/l)

Contains sulfites