Colheita

1996 has often been overlooked by many Port producers, but at Quevedo our main Quinta’s grape quality was exceptionnal and we are not shy to present you this exceptionnal Colheita. This Colheita displays vast arrays of flavours, perfect to celebrate a landmark date.

1996

TASTING NOTES

Colour

Light brown with hints of orange

AROMA

The nose offers secondary nuances of nuts, caramel, maple syrup, toffee, and pralines.

PALATE

Subtle, it is blessed with great acidity and the finish is long and infused with nuts and caramelized flavors.

PRESS COMMENTS & ACCOLADES

Wine Advocate

89/100

Reviewed by Mark Squires on December 2012

Elegant and crisp, with a sweet end, this is a strong on nutty flavors and beautifully balanced. As it pulls itself together after opening, it delivers a burst of acidity and a whiff of brandy, becoming a bit more nuanced and interesting. This is not a blockbuster, rather one aimed more at those who appreciate the elegance and refreshing acidity, but it gradually grew on me and stayed in balance. It is a charming youngster.

Technical Information

Grape Varieties

Touriga Franca (35%), Tinta Roriz (20%), Touriga Nacional (15%), Tinta Barroca (10%), Tinto Cão (8%), Others (12%)

SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol - 19,5% Total Acidity - 4,50 (g/l) pH - 3,50 Residual Sugar - 114 (g/l)

Winemaking Details

A very wet winter motivated vines to produce quantities well above average. A dry September then brought to the wine aroma and balance. Hand-harvested 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; fermented on the native yeasts followed by two years of ageing in stainless steel tanks. Once most of the natural decantion is finished, this Port was moved to seasoned oak balseiro and casks until bottling. Unfiltered. Last bottling was in November 2013.

Winemaker:
Oscar Quevedo Sr.

FOOD PAIRING

Chocolate, nuts or cheese