Quinta da Gaivosa 2003 Vintage Port

75 cl

Climate conditions for this vintage were extreme: Strong heat during ripening elevated grape's sugar levels to record high. Managed to withstand fears that it could affect the balance of the grapes but it didn't. A few rain drops in the first week of September was enough to ensure the achieve perfect ripening. The Result: Extraordinary Wines!

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Quinta da Gaivosa 2003 Vintage Port

Climate conditions for this vintage were extreme: Strong heat during ripening elevated grape's sugar levels to record high. Managed to withstand fears that it could affect the balance of the grapes but it didn't. A few rain drops in the first week of September was enough to ensure the achieve perfect ripening. The Result: Extraordinary Wines!

Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose Aromas of spice, dark chocolate
Palate Dark, dense and extremely balanced. Great structure, well present but also well integrated tannins with intense chocoate notes. Spicy with an intense and very long after taste. It is a wine with a long auspicious life in front.
Colour Plum
Fact Sheet
Fluid 75 cl
Grape Variety Tinta Amarela, Sousao, Touriga Nacional, others
Alcohol % 19.25% ABV
Style Fortified
Estate/Producer Quinta da Gaivosa
Country Portugal
Region/AOC Porto
Vintage 2003
Making Techniques Fermentation stopped after 3-4 days, and Aguardente 77% added. Aged for 2 years in stainless steel tanks.
Closure Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential Age in bottle for 15 years to enjoy at its best (2018)
Awards and/or Press Quotes
La Bible du Porto Top 5 Wines of the Vintage