Vista Alegre Colheita
Irreverent, Audacious, Harmonious.
RegionDOURO
CastesTouriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
ViticultureFrom Quinta da Vista Alegre, Cima Corgo, vineyards aged over 80 years, planted on old platforms, predominant exposure to the south
WinemakingGrapes from a single harvest are hand picked and transported in small boxes and vinified in accordance with the traditional method for port. After partial destemming, the grapes are crushed in stone tanks by foot. Fermentation of the must takes place under controlled temperature and it is stopped by the addition of brandy. This wine, as it is produced, has great ageing potential.
StageWine of a single harvest, aged in oak casks for a minimum period of 7 years. The year of bottling is indicated on the back label.
ConsumptionCan be served with coffee and chocolates. Best served with desserts like: crème brulée, fruit tarts and, also others made with chocolate, dried fruit and nuts and caramel. It should be served at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C.
conservationKeep bottle standing at a constant temperature and protected from strong light. Consume preferably in 6 to 8 weeks after opening.
AwardsColheita 2008: Silver Medal "AWC - International Wine Challence" (2019/United Kingdom)
Colheita 2007: Gold Medal "AWC - International Wine Challence" (2017 / Austria)
Colheita 2007: Gold Medal "Città del Vino" (2017 / Italy)
Colheita 2001: Gold Medal "CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL - DU VIN" (2021/France)
Colheita 2001: Silver Medal "International Wine Challenge" (2021/United Kingdom)
Colheita 2001: Bronze Medal "IWSC-International Wine & Spirit Competition" (2021 / United Kingdom)
Colheita 2001: Silver Medal "Concurso Vinhos de Portugal" (2021/Portugal)
Colheita 2001: Great Gold Medal " Monde Selection " (2021/ Belgium)
Colheita 2001: Gold Medal "WMC - Wine Master Challenge" (2021/Portugal)
Colheita 2002: Bronze Medal "DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS" (2022/ UK)
Colheita 2002: Gold Medal "CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL - DU VIN" (2022/ France)
Colheita 2002: Gold Medal "Mundus Vini" (2022/ Germany)
Colheita 2002: Silver Medal "Wines of Portugal Competition" (2022/ Portugal)
Colheita 2000: Gold Medal "International Wine Challenge" (2020 / United Kingdom)
Colheita 2000: Silver Medal "Decanter World Wine Awards" (2020/ United Kingdom)
Colheita 2000: Gold Medal "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles" (2020/ Belgium)
Colheita 2000: Grand Gold Medal "Monde Selection" (2020/ Belgium)
Colheita 2000: Silver Medal "IWSC-International Wine & Spirit Competition" (2020/ United Kingdom)
Colheita 2000: Silver Medal "CNV-National Wine Contest" (2018/ Portugal)
Colheita 1998: Gold Medal "Korea Wine Challenge 2018" (2019/ Korea)
Colheita 1998: Gold Medal "International Wine Challenge 2019" (2019/ UK)
Colheita 1998: Gold Medal "Korea Wine Challenge 2018" (2018/ Korea)
Colheita 1998: Gold Medal "International Wine Challenge" (2018/ UK)
Colheita 1997: Gold Medal "Challenge International - Du Vin" (2017/ France)
Colheita 1997: Silver Medal "International Wine & Spirit Competition" (2019/ United Kingdom)
Colheita 1980: Great Gold Medal "Wines of Portugal Competition" (2022/ Portugal)
Colheita 1975: Gold Medal "Wine Competition of Portugal" (2021/Portugal)
Colheita 1970: ROBERT PARKER RATING: 94 POINTS (2022)
"The 1970 Colheita Tawny Port Vista Alegre, a field blend from old vines, was bottled in February 2021 with a bar-top cork and 153 grams of residual sugar. Showing its age, this has very mature fruit but also the smooth and unctuous texture of a concentrated old Tawny. It finishes with a mixture of molasses and sugar. While the fruit might be a little past prime, the complexity and nuance were still admirable, and the acidity dribbles the sugar over the finish. Overall, this is still a fine experience that is easy to adore, and it´s pretty delicious too."
Colheita 1996: “AWC VIENNA 2016” Gold Medal (October 2016/Austria)
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