Alves de Sousa 2009 Vintage Port
Winter and spring had less rain and slighly higher tempeatures than usual. A cold wave in mid May combined with some rainfall affecting flower, this leading to a significant drop in in production.Until mid August temperatures were unuaually mild, but two Heat waves in September resulted in exceleration of ripening and concentration of the berry comounds. It combines the best of both worlds, with vigorous and precise structures, but with gentleness and great balance.
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Winter and spring had less rain and slighly higher tempeatures than usual. A cold wave in mid May combined with some rainfall affecting flower, this leading to a significant drop in in production.Until mid August temperatures were unuaually mild, but two Heat waves in September resulted in exceleration of ripening and concentration of the berry comounds. It combines the best of both worlds, with vigorous and precise structures, but with gentleness and great balance.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| 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 |
| Colour | Deep Red |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional. Touriga Franca and Sousao |
| Alcohol % | 19.5% ABV |
| Style | Fortified |
| Estate/Producer | Quinta da Gaivosa |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region/AOC | Porto |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Making Techniques | 4 days fermentation in 'lagar' with foot-treading. Fermentation stopped with the addition of Aguarante 77%. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | For drinking now, or within 5 years |
Food Matching
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| Food Matching | Perfect at the end of a meal, or even over ice cream |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Berliner Wein Trophy | Gold Medal |
| Decanter Awards | Gold Medal |
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