Tasting Notes
Vieira de Sousa Vintage Port 2019. 2019 proved a fantastic year for the Douro with a mild spring and dry year, bringing an early ripening. From 40-year-old vines and a field blend of over 10 different indigenous varietals. This Vintage Port delivers great concentration with fruity depths and rich tannins. A long, dry finish.
Food Matches
Stilton Cheese, Black Chocolate Ganache & Peking Duck
Wine Profile
Wine Type Port
Vintage 2019
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country Portugal
Grower Name Vieira de Sousa
Grape Variety Touriga Nacional
ABV 19.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU SOUSAVINTAGE19
Grower
Vieira de Sousa
Winemaker Luisa and sister Maria are the 5th winemaking generation of family Port House Vieira de Sousa based near Sabrosa, in Cima Corgo the heart of the Douro. The sisters have restored the family company to an independent Port House after nearly a century of selling wines to Churchill’s and Taylor’s. In the wake of the devastating phyloxera infestation that… Read More
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Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional is a black grape which is considered to be Portugal’s finest. It is planted throughout the countries northern wine regions and is a key grape of both dry red wines and Port. It has been said that Touriga Nacional is Portugal’s answer to Cabernet Sauvignon in France. Both show bold dark fruit flavours with a hint of spice and leather and juicy… Read More
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