Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

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Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

Name: Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port
Brand: Taylor's
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by one of the most renowned port houses in the world. The grapes are sourced exclusively from the Quinta de Vargellas 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 and complexity. The winemaking process involves traditional foot treading and aging in oak barrels for several years, resulting in a rich and full-bodied wine with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. This vintage port is a perfect choice for special occasions or as a gift for wine enthusiasts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This vintage port from Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas is a dark, intense ruby in the glass and has a complex nose of ripe red fruits, spices, and dark chocolate.On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with plenty of pepper, cinnamon, and licorice flavors, along with a firm tannic backbone and a long, lingering finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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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:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

ORIGINS

Winery: Taylor'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.

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