Vieira de Sousa Vintage Port 2017 75cl
Description
Vieira de Sousa Porto Vintage 2017 75cl is a wine from the Vieira de Sousa family, produced in the Douro region with a focus on expressing the terroir and elegance.
🍇 Region: Douro
👨🔬 Winemaker: —
🌱 Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa,
🛠️ Winemaking: 2019 was a very dry and unusual year in the Douro, with a 25% decrease in production compared to previous years. The extreme drought led to the grapes ripening earlier, but despite this, the harvest was of excellent quality. The grapes were harvested manually in the vineyards and subsequently transported in small boxes. After selection at the winery entrance, the grapes were destemmed, and alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats with mechanical treading, remaining in contact with the skins for several days. At the right moment, grape brandy was added, perfectly blending with the must to produce this fantastic Vintage Port.
Stage 1: Stainless steel tanks
🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 19.5% vol.
- Residual sugar: 65.0 g/L
pH: 3.70
👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Notes: This 2019 Vintage exhibits excellent concentration and a beautiful opaque color. Aromas of very fresh fruit stand out. It is a full-bodied wine with rich tannins and a robust, long finish.
🍽️ Serving: Serve slightly chilled; ideally between 12–16ºC (depending on the style).
Excellent with aged cheeses, chocolate, dried fruits and desserts; also perfect on its own.
⏳ Potential for Evolution: Store in a cool, dark place; some styles benefit from bottle aging.
