Quinta do InfantadoVintage Port 2017

Name: Vintage Port
Brand: Quinta do Infantado
SKU: VIN-011339
Price: 319.2 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 11339

£53.20 inc VAT

£319.20 / case of 6

Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Fortified Wine

Winery: Quinta do Infantado

Alcohol: 19.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Fátima Ribas & Luís Soares Duarte

Grape: Port Blend

Grape: 35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Franca

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Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Fortified Wine

Winery: Quinta do Infantado

Alcohol: 19.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Fátima Ribas & Luís Soares Duarte

Grape: Port Blend

Grape: 35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Franca

Product Notes

Quinta do Infantado Vintage Port is a full-bodied, robust Portuguese wine offering a sumptuous symphony of flavours. This deep ruby-coloured tipple emanates rich notes of ripe red fruits, spicy undertones of cinnamon and clove, balanced with delicate floral nuances and a subtle hint of dark chocolate. Maturing in oak barrels, it develops an exquisite complexity and a beautifully long, warming finish. Its opulent taste profile is further enriched by a velvety, well-structured tannic framework. An excellent partner to mature cheeses and fine desserts, Quinta do Infantado Vintage Port is indeed a splendidly indulgent experience for wine enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Deep, almost opaque, ruby in colour, with black cherries, plums and dark chocolate perfumes on the nose. On the palate, the wine is structured, intense and pronounced in flavour. The finish is medium-dry, with fine, delicate perfumes of warm, ripe fruit.

About the Winery

Situated in the heart of the Douro Valley, Quinta do Infantado is a distinctively charismatic winery rich in history and tradition. The winery was originally established in 1816 by D. João VI, the Portuguese King and the Infante, hence the name ‘Quinta do Infantado.’

Quinta do Infantado spreads across a picturesque landscape, meticulously planted with a blend of traditional grape varieties. The vineyards' unique positioning, sloping steeply towards the River Douro, empowers this familial enterprise to cultivate the highest quality of grapes. Relying on organic and natural farming principles, the Quinta prides itself on maintaining harmony with mother nature.

Despite the Quinta's adherence to tradition and sustainable practices, their approach to vinification is anything but conservative. They led the upheaval against the Douro wine-making regulations in the late 20th century, fighting for individual growers' rights to bottle their wines.

In the cellar, the winery creatively blends innovation and tradition. They use both foot treading in traditional stone lagares and more modern methods, investing in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. It's in this eclectic mix of old and new that Infantado's trademark style - full-bodied, yet subtly complex - is born.

Moreover each vintage is carefully crafted to deliver authentic flavours that effortlessly reflect the unique terroir of the Douro. The Quinta's expressive Port wines, brimming with robust tannins and opulent black fruit expression are renowned quality worldwide.

Visitors to Quinta do Infantado are warmly welcomed alongside the opportunity to tour the vineyards, cellars and partake in wine tastings. The experienced guides share intriguing stories about the fascinating history of the vineyard, while guests indulge in the winery's award-winning libations. The captivating view of the Douro valley comes as a delightful bonus.

Quinta do Infantado is not only about crafting exceptional wines; its about celebrating traditions, nurturing nature, and all the while, passionately prolonging the legacy of Portuguese viticulture. Although renowned for its fortitude in producing exquisite Ports, Quinta do Infantado has firmly established itself as a vanguard in innovative wine production. This beloved Portuguese gem remains truly remarkable and yet, is ever hinted with a certain understated elegance.

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