COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, Amarela
PRODUCER
Quinta do Portal
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port 2018 is a distinguished offering from Quinta do Portal, a family-owned winery with a deep legacy in Portugal's Douro region. The estate's oldest property, Quinta dos Muros, situated on the eastern slopes of the Pinhão River valley, provides the foundation for this wine. The 2018 vintage was shaped by a wet winter and a hot summer, yielding grapes of significant concentration. This Port is recognized for its unique balance of intense fruit character and surprising freshness.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€76
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Quinta dos Muros is the oldest estate owned by the Mansilha family.
Fact 02
Vineyard altitudes range from 200-500m, contributing to grape complexity.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage experienced a very rainy winter and a hot summer.
Fact 04
This Port received a remarkable 97 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port 2018 involves traditional winemaking techniques. Grapes are processed using foot-trodden methods in granite lagares, with fermentation occurring under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large vats for a period before bottling. The 2018 vintage's characteristics, influenced by a wet winter and hot summer, contributed to the wine's concentrated profile.
