Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha Vintage Port

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Churchill's

Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha Vintage Port is a premium wine produced by Churchill's, a renowned producer of fine wines. The grapes used to make this wine are grown in the Douro Valley, a region known for its exceptional vineyard features and ideal climate for winemaking. The winemaking process involves traditional methods, including foot treading and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. This vintage port is known for its full-bodied and intense character, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the finest quality wines and want to experience the unique flavors of the Douro Valley.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha Vintage Port is a full-bodied and inviting fortified wine with a deep garnet colour.The nose is loaded with ripe, dark fruit aromas, along with notes of tobacco, leather, and spice. On the palate, this classic port delivers a rich, luscious body with dark cherry and fig flavours, plus a hint of chocolate and nuances of pepper and spice. The finish is long and elegant, with a pleasant tannic grip. A lovely example of vintage port that will age gracefully for many years.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2059

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

Tinta Roriz

ORIGINS

Winery: Churchill's

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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