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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2028 to 2046.
vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 2016 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Stilton Black fruit cut by blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →
- Dark chocolate Cocoa and fruit.More wines for chocolate →
- Roast game Firm structure for gamey meat.More wines for game →Find roast game on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Quevedo 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
The Quevedo family makes approachable, well-priced Vintage Port from their Douro Superior vineyards.
- 1991Family begins bottling under its own name
Facts
- Producer
- Quevedo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at release
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
Frequently asked about Quevedo Vintage Port
What does Quevedo Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A well-priced single-quinta Vintage Port from this family producer at Sao Joao da Pesqueira, with black fruit and a firm structure.
When should I drink Quevedo Vintage Port?
Drink 12 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Quevedo 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 Quevedo Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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