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 Vallegre 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
Vallegre makes Vintage Port from its Quinta da Vista Alegre near Pinhao.
- 1950 — Family Port company established
Facts
- Producer
- Vallegre
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at release
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1950
Scores
- Wine Spectator 88 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2019)
Frequently asked about Vallegre Vintage Port
What does Vallegre Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A single-quinta Vintage Port from the Vista Alegre estate near Pinhao, with black fruit and a firm structure.
When should I drink Vallegre 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 Vallegre 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 Vallegre Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.