COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cão
PRODUCER
W. & J. Graham's
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 1820 by Scottish brothers William and John Graham, W. & J. Graham's is one of the most famous names in Port. Today owned by the Symington family, the estate is renowned for its rich, elegant style. The 'Six Grapes' name originates from the 19th-century practice where winemakers marked barrels with grape stencils to rank their quality. Casks marked with six grapes represented the finest, most complex wines with Vintage Port potential. This Reserve Ruby Port is a blend of these select batches, offering a historic taste of the estate's top vineyards, primarily Quinta dos Malvedos. It was famously served on the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary in 1936 and was a personal favorite of Sir Winston Churchill.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
In the 19th century, Graham's winemakers used grape stencils on barrels to rank quality; six grapes marked the finest casks with vintage potential.
Fact 02
Six Grapes Port was a personal favorite of British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, who regularly ordered it from his London merchant.
Fact 03
The wine was selected to be served on the maiden voyage of the luxury ocean liner Queen Mary in 1936.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are entirely hand-picked from prime Douro vineyards, notably Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta das Lages. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts for approximately two days to maximize color and tannin extraction. Graham's utilizes a combination of modern robotic lagares, which mimic the gentle pressure of human foot-treading, and traditional granite lagares. The fermentation is halted midway by the addition of neutral grape spirit (aguardente) at 77% ABV, preserving the natural grape sugars. The wine is then aged for two to three years in large, seasoned wooden vats (balseiros) at the Graham's Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. These massive vats minimize oxygen contact, preserving the fresh, vibrant fruit character of the young wine before bottling.
