Vintage 2017 – Quinta da Prelada

2017 Quinta da Prelada Vintage Port

PORT WINE

GRAPE VARIETIES

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão.

VINIFICATION

3 to 4 days of fermentation. Fermentation stopped with the addition of “Aguardente” (wine spirit).

Showing a Deep black violet colour, has an intense ripped fruit aromas of blackberries and lush plum. On the palate it is robust, vigorous and full bodied, with very rich tannins that leave a deep and fresh finish. Outstanding balance between acidity and sweetness.

ALCOHOL

20 %

AWARDS

ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE

2017 Quinta da Prelada Vintage Port 94 Points

2016 Quinta da Prelada Vintage Port 95 Points

2008 Quinta da Prelada Vintage Port92 Points

TESTIMONIALS

Gorgeous, this shows lifted fruit, and then more fruit, projecting waves of flavors. It is never jammy, though. It finishes with strawberries and raspberries, seeming very open when first poured. That's an illusion, though, as it has ample power. It proves it as it airs out. After the brilliant 2016, this seems like a fine follow-up.

-Mark Squires