In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Quinta do Seixo Vintage Port

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Quinta do Seixo is Sandeman's modern Cima Corgo estate, source of a single-quinta Vintage Port.

  1. 1989 — Sandeman develops the modern Seixo winery

Facts

Producer
Quinta do Seixo (Sandeman)
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 35 from vintage
First vintage
1989

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 91 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2019)

Frequently asked about Quinta do Seixo Vintage Port

What does Quinta do Seixo Vintage Port taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A single-quinta Vintage Port from Sandeman's flagship Cima Corgo estate at Valenca do Douro, concentrated and structured for ageing.

When should I drink Quinta do Seixo Vintage Port?

Drink 15 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Quinta do Seixo 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 do Seixo Vintage Port?

The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.

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