COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
PRODUCER
Churchill Graham
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port 2018 is a fortified wine from Churchill Graham, produced in the Douro region of Portugal. The grapes are sourced from the Quinta da Gricha estate, a Grade A vineyard with vines averaging over 50 years old, located in the Cima Corgo sub-region. The 2018 vintage was characterized by challenging climatic conditions, leading to a focus on Single Quinta Vintage Ports. Churchill's was founded by Johnny Graham, who sought to create a distinctive Port style by combining traditional winemaking with his personal approach. The Quinta da Gricha estate plays a central role in their Vintage Port production.
ALCOHOL
24.0%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Quinta da Gricha is a Grade A vineyard, signifying its exceptional quality.
Fact 02
The vines at Quinta da Gricha are over 50 years old, contributing complexity.
Fact 03
Foot-treading grapes in traditional granite lagares is a key technique.
Fact 04
The 2018 vintage was challenging, leading to a focus on single estate Ports.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port 2018 begins with hand-picked grapes from the Quinta da Gricha estate. Traditional methods include foot-treading in granite lagares, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks using native yeasts. The wine is initially aged for six months in large wooden vats ('tonéis') at the estate before being transferred to stainless steel tanks in Vila Nova de Gaia for further maturation. The 2018 vintage was influenced by challenging weather conditions, leading to a focus on Single Quinta Vintage Ports.
