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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2032 to 2057.
vintage15 yrs40 yrs42 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 2017 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Plush fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and spice. -
Roast game
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Structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Croft Vintage Port
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Croft, founded in 1588, builds its Vintage on Quinta da Roeda near Pinhao.
- 1588: House founded, one of the oldest Port shippers
Facts
- Producer
- Croft · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at release
- Drinking window
- 15 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1588
Frequently asked about Croft Vintage Port
What does Croft Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A plush, approachably fruited Vintage Port from one of the oldest Port houses, built around the Quinta da Roeda estate.
When should I drink Croft Vintage Port?
Drink 15 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Croft Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Plush fruit cut by blue cheese.
What grapes are in Croft Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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