Wine Advocate
89/100
Reviewed by Mark Squires on December 2012
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.
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
