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. 

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Alves de Sousa 2011 Vintage Port

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+