Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016
Port wine from old vines and limited production
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Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016 is a complex and aromatic blend of old vines from native Portuguese varieties, produced by Real Companhia Velha, the oldest winemaking company in the neighboring country.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
Oak barrels
Type of bottle
Port Bottle
Barrel aging time
24 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
4.78
Sugar
3.8
pH
3.56
Alcohol content (% vol.)
20
General Information
From Quinta das Carvalhas, one of the most spectacular estates on the left bank of the Douro River, comes Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016, a magnificent blend that represents the quintessence of the wines born there.
Only in the best vintages are port vintages produced. This 2016 vintage, brought to you by the Club, was marked by atypical climatic conditions. An unusually warm but rainy winter, a cold spring with abundant rainfall, and a dry and very hot summer resulted in high-quality grapes that produced fresh, aromatic, and extremely elegant wines.
For the crafting of Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016, Real Companhia Velha used grapes from 20 to 30 native varieties, including touriga nacional, touriga franca, and sousão, hand-harvested from old vines in a single plot. After fermentation and the addition of traditional alcohol, the wine aged in oak barrels for 24 months. Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016 can be enjoyed now or stored for many years, thanks to its great aging potential. Exceptional for savoring on its own, slowly, or to accompany cheeses, nuts, or desserts.
Only in the best vintages are port vintages produced. This 2016 vintage, brought to you by the Club, was marked by atypical climatic conditions. An unusually warm but rainy winter, a cold spring with abundant rainfall, and a dry and very hot summer resulted in high-quality grapes that produced fresh, aromatic, and extremely elegant wines.
For the crafting of Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016, Real Companhia Velha used grapes from 20 to 30 native varieties, including touriga nacional, touriga franca, and sousão, hand-harvested from old vines in a single plot. After fermentation and the addition of traditional alcohol, the wine aged in oak barrels for 24 months. Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Porto 2016 can be enjoyed now or stored for many years, thanks to its great aging potential. Exceptional for savoring on its own, slowly, or to accompany cheeses, nuts, or desserts.
Tasting notes
Of intense violet color.
Magnificent bouquet dominated by floral notes.
On the palate, its firm mineral structure and rich, smooth tannins stand out. Elegant with a long and persistent finish.
Magnificent bouquet dominated by floral notes.
On the palate, its firm mineral structure and rich, smooth tannins stand out. Elegant with a long and persistent finish.
The winery
Winery
Founded in 1756 by a royal charter issued by José I of Portugal, Real Companhia Velha is the oldest winemaking company in the Portuguese territory and a true emblem in the Douro and Porto appellations.
The company boasts a heritage of 540 hectares of vineyards, distributed across some of the finest estates, mostly located on the left bank of the Douro River. Quinta das Carvalhas is the crown jewel. From this 600-hectare property, 120 of which are occupied by old vines, some up to 100 years old, come the most renowned wines of the brand, sold in over 45 countries, ranging from their Ruby Reserva to the vintages, including the more classic range of 10 and 20-year-old Ports or Tawny.
The company boasts a heritage of 540 hectares of vineyards, distributed across some of the finest estates, mostly located on the left bank of the Douro River. Quinta das Carvalhas is the crown jewel. From this 600-hectare property, 120 of which are occupied by old vines, some up to 100 years old, come the most renowned wines of the brand, sold in over 45 countries, ranging from their Ruby Reserva to the vintages, including the more classic range of 10 and 20-year-old Ports or Tawny.