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Colheita

1974 is a historical year for Portugal. It marks the end of the dictatorship and very few colheitas were produced in this year. This is an historical gem preserved in our cellar over 3 generations of Port wine makers. Produced by our grand parents in the traditionnal way, fermented in granite mills, it is a very special Port to celebrate a landmark.

1974

TASTING NOTES

Colour

Deep fawn color with brick edge

AROMA

Elegant and floral nose complemented with candied fruits, fresh almonds, caramel, cinnamon and nutmeg.

PALATE

Rich and dense for such an old Port. The flavours show deep and complex palate evolving from a sharp and citrusy entry, midpalate filled with flavours dried fruits like dates, the finish kicks it to the next level with a very long and multi-layered flavour profile ranging from cinnamon, pepper, clove, empowered by the citrusy bite.

PRESS COMMENTS & ACCOLADES

Wine Enthusiast

95/100
Reviewed by Roger Voss, on May 2023

After all the years in wood, this is a rich gold toffee wine that is in a magnificent condition. Its richness is balanced by spice and by impressive acidity and concentration. The wine still has amazing freshness. Drink now.

Technical Information

Grape Varieties

Undetermined

SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol - 19,5% Total Acidity - 3,92 (g/l) pH - 3,62 Residual Sugar - 100 (g/l) Contains sulfites

Winemaking Details

Viticulture:
A very generous harvest produced elegant wines under normal weather condition throughout the year. Hand-harvested, sustainable and dry farmed grapes from Quinta Vale d'Agodinho vineyard. This is an iconic family-owned vineyard, field blend, dry farmed and terrace pleanted on the shore of the Douro river in Ferradosa area.

Fermentation:
Fermented on the native yeasts in granite vats (Lagares).

Aging:
Two years of aging in stainless steel tanks. Once most of the natural decantion was finished, this Port was moved to seasoned oak balseiro and chestnut wood casks to be aged for more 48 years. Unfiltered. Winemaker responsible for racking and bottling: Cláudia Quevedo

FOOD PAIRING

Almond pie, pumpkin pie, custard pastries

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