COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Quinta do Vallado
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta do Vallado's 20 Years Old Tawny Port is a non-vintage wine representing an assemblage of different Ports with an average age of two decades. The grapes, including Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional, are sourced from the historic Douro Valley. Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest estates in the region and is owned by descendants of Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. The estate underwent significant modernization in the 1990s, focusing on high-quality grape production. This wine is distinctive for its balance between youthful fruitiness and aged complexity, a hallmark of well-crafted Tawny Ports from a producer with a deep historical connection to the Douro.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€44
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Quinta do Vallado was founded in 1716, making it one of the oldest estates in the Douro.
Fact 02
The estate is owned by descendants of the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira.
Fact 03
Vineyards at Quinta do Vallado range from plantings in the 1920s to modern organic cultivation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vallado 20 Years Old Tawny is a non-vintage Port created through the assemblage of various wines, with an average age of 20 years. The grapes are sourced from the Douro Valley. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended maturation in very old 600-liter oak barrels and other old oak vats. This prolonged aging period is a key technique that contributes to the wine's complex character and oxidative notes. Quinta do Vallado employs modern winemaking facilities, including state-of-the-art technology, while also maintaining organic cultivation practices at Quinta do Orgal.
