In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and spice. -
Roast game
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Firm structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Quinta da Pacheca 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
Pacheca makes a single-quinta Vintage Port alongside its still wines.
- 1738 — Estate origins
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Pacheca
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 60 at release
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2019)
Frequently asked about Quinta da Pacheca Vintage Port
What does Quinta da Pacheca Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A single-quinta Vintage Port from the Pacheca estate, with black fruit and a firm structure for ageing.
When should I drink Quinta da Pacheca 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 Quinta da Pacheca 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 Quinta da Pacheca Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.