2017 - Ferreira Quinta do Porto Vintage Porto 1 - Bottle (0.75L) 96 points Wine Spectator, Insider Weekly U.S 97 points Wine Enthusiast U.S GRAPE VARIETIES: 48% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 14% Old Vines, 3% Sousão TYPE: Liqueur CATEGORY: Single Quinta Vintage COLOR: Red DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN: DOC Porto REGION: Douro COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Portugal SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE: Yes THE WINE It is in Quinta do Porto, the oldest property of Ferreira that this unique Vintage is born. Acquired by Owner Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, in 1863, this vineyard has always been the birthplace of the best wines of the brand and this Vintage is not exception. Expresses the excellence of the terroir where it was born and reflects the long process of requalification of the 24 hectares of vineyard on this farm, started by the Sogrape viticulture team more than 10 years ago. TEST RESULTS Deep ruby ​​color, almost opaque. Aroma of excellent intensity and complexity, with notes of black fruits, anise, licorice, floral notes of violet, slightly spicy and some cocoa fruit of a year hot and well matured. In the mouth it has an excellent volume, firm and high quality tannins, acidity well integrated, notes of black fruits, cocoa and an extremely long and harmonious finish. WINE YEAR The year 2017 was a particularly hot and dry year, with temperatures rising by about 5 ° C maximum, average and minimum, in relation to the climatological normal, and with precipitation values ​​in the order of 50% below normal. The maturation phase was also conditioned due to the reduction in the amount of available. The beginning of the harvest was one of the earliest in history, on the 7th and 22nd of August for white and red respectively. WINEMAKER: Luis Sottomayor Founded by a family of winemakers from the Douro, in 1751, Ferreira possesses a rich tradition and a prominent role in the history of Porto Wine. VINIFICATION It is made from grapes from vineyards in Quinta do Porto. The grapes are selected in the vineyard and upon arrival at the winery. After crushing with destemming, a gentle maceration, treading in traditional granite presses, with controlled temperature. MATURATION After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro. They are transported to the cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, the following spring, entering the usual aging process, in oak vats. During this period, the wines are subject to racking, analysis and tasting, which allows you to follow their aging. The final blend is obtained after a careful selection of wines, in an insistent search for the best quality. SAVE Keep the bottle in a horizontal position, protected from light and heat. Benefits from complexity growing, with bottle aging. Its longevity can be estimated in several decades, after the bottling. SERVE It is natural for sediment to form in the bottle and should be opened carefully and decanted to better appreciation. It is an amazing wine that benefits from being opened some time before being consumed. Serve between 16ºC-18ºC. ENJOY Its elegant and complex profile is ideally combined with desserts rich in chocolate, red fruit pies and intense cheeses. TECHNICAL DETAILS Alcohol: 20% | Total acidity: 4.6 g / L (tartaric acid) | Total Sugar: 100 g / L | pH: 3.7 NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Alcohol: 15.9g / 100mL | Sugar: 10g / 100mL | Energy Value: 156kcal (653 kJ) / 100mL | Suitable for Vegans: Yes | Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes | Without Gluten INTEGRATED PRODUCTION The grapes used in this wine were produced in accordance with the Sustainable Agriculture Integrated Production guidelines, as defined by International Organization for the Biological Control of Harmful Organisms (OILB / IOBC):IP_principles.html. The rigorous compliance with these practices is certified by an independent organization, recognized by the Portuguese State. RESPONSIBILITY, QUALITY AND INNOVATION An innovative family company, focused on creating and developing Portuguese brands of superior quality wine globally, Sogrape Wines is an active member of the "Wine in Moderation" initiative, and is certified according to the highest worldwide standards of quality and food safety. Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira contributed significantly to the consolidation of the brand. A legendary woman with a unique personality, who became a myth and a symbol of strength, facing the adversities of the nineteenth-century Douro. Ferreira cellars invite you to discover a brand over 250 years old, a symbol of the highest quality that captures Portugal’s heart and soul. Note: *All Non-EU Countries have to pay an Export or Customs Clearance Fee from € 70.00 always adding that it has to be paid before shipping. *Shipping price includes special security packaging