Cockburn's Quinta dos Canais Vintage Port

Notes of: Forest Floor

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Coconut

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Overripe Fruit

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Cockburn's

Cockburn's Quinta dos Canais Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Cockburn's Quinta dos Canais Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by Cockburn's, a renowned producer of Port wines. The grapes used to make this wine are grown in the Quinta dos Canais vineyard, located in the Douro Valley appellation of Portugal. The vineyard features steep terraces and schist soils, which contribute to the wine's unique character. The winemaking process involves traditional methods, including foot treading and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex Port with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the depth and complexity of a well-made Vintage Port.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Cockburn's Quinta dos Canais Vintage Port displays a deep ruby color with aromas of ripe dark fruit and spices.On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberry and plum mingling with hints of pepper and tobacco. The finish is long and lingering, with a well-balanced acidity and soft tannins. This is a delicious Port that will continue to develop complexity with age. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 10+ years.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2063

Profile

Sweetness:

Sweet

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

Tinta Roriz

ORIGINS

Winery: Cockburn'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

4.0

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