Vasques de Carvalho Velhos Bardos 2019 Red Reserva

€ 56.00 / 75 cl

ruby color. Intense and varied aroma with notes of cloves, violet and toasted vanilla. The ripe fruit is surrounded by a touch of leather and spices. Complex flavor, full-bodied and long. The tannins are firm and noble with vanilla, black fruit and a hint of smoke on the finish. A perfect sensational harmony

There is always a unique story that hides behind a wine. The history of the Vasques de Carvalho family has roots as strong as a vine and is intertwined with the history of the Douro. Its origin dates back to the mid-nineteenth century and to the family wine company, which has always transformed its production into fortified wine, selling part of it to exporting houses and aging another part, adding value. In the middle of the 20th century, the family began trading fortified wine, purchasing grapes from third parties, which they vinified and later sold to the export trade.

Food-Pairing

a perfect match to accompany grilled meat dishes, cheeses and pasta dishes.

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão

Crushed and destemmed. Pre-fermentative cold maceration for 48 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel at 26ºC. Maceration after prolonged fermentation. After 4 months in stainless steel, the wine ages for 12 months in 225-litre French oak barrels.

Winemaker Jaime Costa is in charge of the portfolio. Having worked for 16 years at Burmester, the former Revista de Vinhos Fortified Winemaker of the Year 2005 is plainly thrilled once again to have such fine and rare aged Port wines at his disposal. And his timing is good. The recent spate of headline grabbing, luxury-priced Very Old Tawny Ports means that Tawny Ports are, at last, having their day in the sun

Alcoholcontent

14%vol

Store & Serve

Serve at 16 °C