WINE DESCRIPTION
Feist Vintage Port is a luxurious fortified wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal, a region with a longstanding tradition of producing some of the world's finest Port wines. Vintage Ports are made from the best grapes of a single year, and Feist's interpretation of this style is a testament to their commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Douro, known for their steep terraces and rich schist soils, the grapes for Feist Vintage Port are hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness and flavor concentration. The wine is traditionally foot-trodden in lagares and aged for a relatively short period in barrels, preserving its rich fruit character and structure. Feist Vintage Port is renowned for its depth, intensity, and potential for long-term aging, making it a prized addition to any wine collection.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Feist Vintage Port dazzles with its deep, inky purple color, a prelude to its robust nature.The aroma is a complex bouquet of dark fruits like blackberry, plum, and raisin, enriched with layers of chocolate, spice, and a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious, with a velvety texture and an abundance of rich fruit flavors, complemented by nuances of licorice, dark chocolate, and a subtle spice. Despite its richness, the wine maintains a remarkable balance with well-integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity, leading to a long, opulent finish. This Vintage Port is a sumptuous example of the Douro's winemaking excellence, ideal for enjoying now or aging gracefully over the years.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2030
Profile
Sweetness:
Sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Tinta Roriz
Touriga Nacional
ORIGINS
Winery: Feist
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
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