Retour Quinta das Carvalhas - Porto - Vintage - Red - 2019
COUNTRY/REGION: Portugal
DESIGNATION: Porto
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY: Blend of various indigenous grape varieties
ALCOHOL: 20 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Dark red, almost black, with violet highlights and beautiful tears.
Nose Releasing fresh notes upon aeration, this wine opens with intense aromas of cherries in syrup, highlighted by a delicate hint of dark fruits.
Palate Pure, juicy, and dense, it envelops the palate with a rich, subtly spiced structure. A beautifully balanced wine with a touch of refreshing finesse.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve chilled at around 10°C.
Food Pan-fried foie gras deglazed with port, blue-veined cheeses, red fruit and chocolate dessert.
Cellar ageing From now until 2069
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A historic name in Port wine, Quinta das Carvalhas is cherished by connoisseurs but remains relatively unknown in France. It’s time to introduce you to this remarkable estate with its breathtaking vineyards, whose history is deeply intertwined with the origins of Port. Discover it through the magnificent 2019 vintage.
Wine The 2019 Red Vintage Port is one of the standout successes of the vintage. Its deep, almost black color and elegant tears hint at remarkable concentration and a wealth of flavors. On the nose, it reveals fresh fruit and intense aromas of cherries in syrup, complemented by a subtle and well-integrated hint of fortified alcohol. The palate is pure, juicy, and spiced, offering a dense and structured profile that pairs beautifully with seared foie gras or blue cheese. This exceptional bottle is particularly notable for its balance, freshness, and refined aging. Best served slightly chilled at around 10°C, it boasts immense aging potential—at least 50 years. Awarded 94/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand-harvested, traditionally crushed by foot in lagares (granite vats). Fermentation interrupted by the addition of wine brandy. Aged for 2 years in medium-sized oak vats called toneis.
AWARDS
AWARDS Cuvée rated 94/100 by our Committee!