Crusted Port
This Port embodies the style our grandfather, João Quevedo, would have crafted in his traditional lagares. Intense, rustic, and full of character, it’s truly a Port from another era. A unique blend of the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Vintage Ports, it aged in tanks until 2021, capturing the essence of time-honored winemaking.
Bottled in 2021
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Dark and intense cherry colour
AROMA
On the nose, this wine offers a delightful array of aromas. The predominant notes are of plums, raisins, and figs, creating a luscious and fruity bouquet. There is also a subtle presence of black pepper, adding a touch of spice to the aromatic profile.
PALATE
This Crusted impresses with a robust structure and firm, rich tannins, providing a full-bodied mouthfeel that coats the palate. Its substantial texture delivers a fulfilling experience, blending harmonious flavors of plums, raisins, and figs. The smooth, long finish lingers on the palate, with a slightly dry character that enhances the wine's complexity and balance.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Touriga Franca (40%), Tinta Barroca (25%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Touriga Nacional (10%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol – 20,00% Total Acidity – 4,6 (g/l) pH – 3,66 Residual Sugar – 88 (g/l) Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
Fermentation:
Wild fermentation occurred in stainless steel vats with careful temperature control to preserve the wine’s natural qualities.
Aging:
The wine matured for 2 years in stainless steel before spending another year in 30-year-old French oak balseiros (14,000L). After 3 years of aging in large oak vats, it was bottled for additional refinement, totaling 6 years of maturation.
Winemaker:
Claudia Quevedo
FOOD PAIRING
Chocolate, blue cheese
