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In the glass
Aroma: violet, plum, raspberry
Palate: velvety, balanced, powerful tannin, fine acidity
A single-quinta Vintage from the Pinhao valley: dark purple, violets, plum and raspberry, velvety and balanced with serious tannin and fine acidity.
What it pairs with
- Blue cheese Salt and cream balance the plum and raspberry sweetness.More wines for blue cheese →
- Dark chocolate tart Cocoa bitterness matches the structured tannin.More wines for chocolate →
- Roast duck with berry sauce Rich meat and berries suit the fruit-forward style.More wines for duck and goose →
How to serve Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port
Allow 180 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Stand the bottle upright for a few hours, then decant slowly so the sediment stays behind.
- Serve cool. A cool room temperature keeps the violet aromas lifted.
- Glassware. A Port glass or small tulip.
- Pair with the food. Blue cheese, Dark chocolate tart, Roast duck with berry sauce. Blue cheese and dark chocolate are classic Vintage Port matches.
History
Quinta dos Muros sits on the east slopes of the Pinhao river valley between 200 and 500 metres, with Touriga Nacional facing south and Tinta Roriz facing west. It is a Mansilha family estate, the family behind Quinta do Portal.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Portal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto, Vintage Port
- Oak
- Fermented in a mix of lagar and closed vats
Frequently asked about Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port
What does Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port taste like?
On the nose, violet, plum, raspberry. On the palate, velvety, balanced, powerful tannin, fine acidity. A single-quinta Vintage from the Pinhao valley: dark purple, violets, plum and raspberry, velvety and balanced with serious tannin and fine acidity.
When should I drink Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port?
Quinta do Portal gives no drinking window and calls the wine a serious Port, fresh and well balanced.
What food pairs with Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port?
Blue cheese is the first match to try, with Dark chocolate tart and Roast duck with berry sauce close behind. Salt and cream balance the plum and raspberry sweetness.
What grapes are in Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port?
Quinta do Portal names Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz for Quinta dos Muros, without percentages.
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