In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and fruit. -
Roast game
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Firm structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Quinta de la Rosa 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
La Rosa makes a single-quinta Vintage Port alongside its still wines.
- 1988 — First estate La Rosa Vintage Port
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta de la Rosa
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 70 at release
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Scores
- Wine Spectator 91 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port
What does Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A fresh single-quinta Vintage Port from the riverside La Rosa estate, with black fruit and a firm structure.
When should I drink Quinta de la Rosa 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 de la Rosa 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 de la Rosa Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.