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Croft Vintage Port

Name: Croft Vintage Port
Brand: Croft
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.4

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Croft Vintage Port is a fortified wine from the Douro region of Portugal. Croft, one of the oldest and most respected producers of Port, has been making this wine since 1788. The wine is made from a blend of the finest grapes from Croft's vineyards, which are located in some of the best areas of the Douro Valley. The grapes are carefully selected and fermented in granite lagares before being aged in oak barrels for several years. The result is a rich and full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, balanced by a firm tannic structure. Croft Vintage Port is a classic example of the style and is known for its exceptional aging potential, with some vintages lasting for several decades.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Croft Vintage Port is a complex and full-bodied port.It has a deep ruby color with aromas of ripe fruit and dried figs. On the palate, it is velvety and smooth, with flavors of dark cherries, plums, and a hint of chocolate. It has a good balance between acidity and tannins with a long, lingering finish. Overall, this is a great port to enjoy on special occasions.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Roriz

ORIGINS

Winery: Croft

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

4.4

0 Reviews