Alves de Sousa 2011 Vintage Port
19.5 cl
Vibrant fresh fruit but with great depth, aromatic complexity and solid structure, giving serious indications of a strong quality and ageing ability.
Vibrant fresh fruit but with great depth, aromatic complexity and solid structure, giving serious indications of a strong quality and ageing ability.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of dark chocolate, dark plums and black berries |
Palate | dark, dense but vextraordinary balance. Spicy and intense with a long finish. Long life and ageing potential. |
Colour | Deep Red |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 19.5 cl |
Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional. TourigaFranca and Sousao |
Alcohol % | 19.5% ABV |
Style | Fortified |
Estate/Producer | Quinta da Gaivosa |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Porto |
Vintage | 2011 |
Making Techniques | 4 days of fermentation in 'lagar' with foot-treading. Fermentation stopped with the addition of Aguardente. Aged for 2 years. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Ageing ability of 40-50 Years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Fugas Publico | 98-100 |
weinwisser | 19/20 |
top 10 vintage ports of 2011 by Roy Hersh | 97+ |