COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
PRODUCER
Quinta do Vallado
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vallado Vintage Port 2020 is a fortified wine from Quinta do Vallado, an estate with a history dating back to 1716. Located in Portugal's Douro Valley, the wine is produced from a field blend of old vines, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca. The 2020 vintage was characterized by hot and dry conditions, contributing to the wine's density and structure. Quinta do Vallado remains a family-owned estate, now in its sixth generation, upholding a long tradition of winemaking in the region.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted on south and west-facing slopes.
Fact 02
Some vines are over 100 years old.
Fact 03
Fermentation involves traditional foot-treading.
Fact 04
A field blend means grapes are planted and harvested together.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vallado Vintage Port 2020 is produced from a field blend of old vines, with grapes hand-harvested into small crates. Fermentation lasts for 4 days in granite lagares or stainless steel vats, with periodic foot-treading. Approximately 70% of the grapes are fermented with stalks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 to 21 months in stainless steel vats. The grapes used are predominantly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca.
