Wine Enthusiast
95/100
Reviewed by Roger Voss, on May 2023
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.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Undetermined
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol - 19,5% Total Acidity - 3,92 (g/l) pH - 3,62 Residual Sugar - 100 (g/l)
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
