Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2031 to 2056.
vintage15 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 2019201692/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Ferreira Vintage Port

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ferreira has declared Vintage Port across its long history as Portugal's leading native-owned Port house.

  1. 1751: House origins

Facts

Producer
Ferreira · 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 50 to 90 at release
Drinking window
15 to 40 from vintage
First vintage
1751

Frequently asked about Ferreira Vintage Port

What does Ferreira Vintage Port taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A structured Vintage Port from Portugal's most historic native house, with concentrated dark fruit and a firm ageing spine.

When should I drink Ferreira 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 Ferreira Vintage Port?

Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Black fruit cut by blue cheese.

What grapes are in Ferreira Vintage Port?

The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.

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