1973 Quinta da Devesa, Finest White Reserve - Douro Colheita Port - 1 Jennie (0.5L)

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1973 Quinta da Devesa Finest Reserve White Port 1 x 0.75L
1 Bottle
Port Wine

DESCRIPTION
The story of José Fortunato Júnior and his wife, Antónia Soares Fortunato, is that of a lifetime dedicated to Port Wine. In 1941, they acquired Quinta da Devesa and today it remains an independent family business dedicated to production of Port and Douro wines. Quinta da Devesa carries a long history. In 1844, the well-known Barão de Forrester, included this property in what was the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region. But the most important history of this property began in the last century, in 1941, when the Fortunato family acquired the property, thus starting a new phase of greater investment in wine production, with a special focus on Port Wine. Later on, the DOC Douro still wines also became part of the portfolio.

WINEMAKER: Luís Rodrigues.

WINE VARIETIES: Traditional from Douro Region.

VINIFICATION
Quinta da Devesa Port Wines, are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate. 1973 started with a cold, wet spell that lasted for two months, before giving way to a typical warm summer. Early rain in September disrupted the Harvest for many producers. Fortunately before the storms, the family was able to Harvest the grapes from the old vines at Quinta da Devesa to make this finest White Reserve Port.
At the time, white Port was not common, but was made to be enjoyed by Quinta da Devesa family and close friends – and still is! The Ports were left to gently age in the family cellars at Quinta da Devesa.

TASTING NOTES
The Quinta da Devesa Colheita 1973 has golden colour, with a nose of sweet spices, iodine, wood notes and candied citrus. The palate is elegante, Bright and offers a nice concentrated old wood notes of ceda rand walnut. A stylish finish with notes of lemon zest and molasses.

SERVING
Serve at 14ºC. Once opened, preserves its good tasting notes for at least 2 months.