Croft : Vintage Port 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Croft Vintage Port 2017

Tasting

Color
Inky in hue, fading toward a magenta rim.

Nose
Broad and voluptuous, the nose releases fruity aromas (blackcurrant, black cherry, raspberry), along with eucalyptus, mint and grapefruit.

Palate
With a beautifully dense, velvety texture, the palate harmoniously combines concentration with an enveloping, refined mouthfeel.

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 16 and 18°C.

A full-bodied and seductive Vintage Port

The estate

Founded in 1588, the Croft House is one of the oldest and most prestigious Port houses. Croft’s reputation is built on its exceptional Vintage Port and Tawny, as well as the diversity of its range of aged Ports. For more than 400 years, this estate has embodied the excellence of time-honored craftsmanship and a style passed down from generation to generation. A true pioneer at heart, the Croft House has also made its mark through its spirit of innovation and boldness with unique creations.

The vineyard

Quinta da Roeda Vintage Port comes from the quinta da Roêda: a vast expanse of terraced vineyards on the northern bank of the Douro, in Portugal. The estate’s very old vines take root on slopes above the village of Pinhão.

The wine

Presented as a Classic Vintage, the Croft Vintage Port is one of the flagship wines of the historic Port négociant house, Croft.

Blend

Port blend.