In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and liquorice. -
Roast game
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Firm structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Ferreira 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
Ferreira has declared Vintage Port across its long history as Portugal's leading native-owned Port house.
- 1751 — House origins
Facts
- Producer
- Ferreira
- 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
Scores
- Wine Spectator 92 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2019)
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.