Port Wine - Douro Vintage 2017

Quinta do Pégo is a vineyard situated on the way from Régua to Pinhão - approximately 3 km before Pinhão on the right hand - in the Douro Valley in Portugal. Quinta do Pégo is situated 138 m. above the surface of the Douro River and the vineyards are situated up to 350 m. above the surface of the Douro River. Without doubt it is one of the most beautifully situated quintas in the Douro Valley. Since January 2000, Quinta do Pégo has been owned 50% by AMKA and since September 2003 Quinta do Pégo has been owned 100% by AMKA who is in charge of the whole project. Quinta do Pégo owns an area of approximately 33 hectares - approximately 30 hectares are planted with vines. The land is classified in group A, which is the absolute best group.

All grapes at Quinta do Pégo are certified sustainable agriculture according to PRODI (Integrated Production) principles. Among other parameters, this includes to maintain the stability of ecosystems including healthy soil and clean water, to preserve natural resources and wildlife, and to promote biodiversity.

The Quinta do Pégo project includes - besides of course production of some of the finest and best ports - a total renovation af the old buildings and building of a number of guest rooms on the quinta. After this total renovation, in spring 2009, Quinta do Pégo opened in a totally new shape with hotel. Quinta do Pégo is one of the most beautiful quintas in the Douro Valley - and Hotel Rural Quinta do Pégo is certainly worth a visit.

This port has been produced by Rozès’ winemaker Manuel Henrique and consultant Wouter Pienaar. The grapes for the port (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca og Sousão) come from the best parcels at Quinta do Pégo and all the grapes are from vines being from 30 to over 100 years old.

It is a wonderful Vintage Port of the very best quality representing vast character, exuberance and great potential for ageing.

Thanks to the perfect weather conditions, Vintage 2017 has obtained a perfect balance combining “rusticity and power” with “elegance and delicacy”. It has a full red black colour, delicate and intense aromas of black fruits and raisins as well as balsamic notes. This wine presents good structure, great volume in mouth and good acidity with pronounced and silky tannins followed by a nice, long and very persistent finish.

This port ought to be served chilled and is perfect as an ”after-dinner-drink” or together with strong cheese, chocolate and desserts, but it is also perfect on its own. As young and powerful it is also perfect for a good pepper steak.

It is said that Vintage Port is drinkable after 4-5 years, but only really enjoyable after 15-20 years. This Vintage Port can easily be enjoyed young, but will also develop positively for many years to come. This Vintage Port 2017 should be enjoyed now or kept for 20-30-40-50+ years

• Silver at Decanter World Wine Awards
• Gold at International Wine Challenge
• Gold & Trophy at International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Gold at Mundus Vini
• Highly Recommended + 17,5 points in Vinhos - A Esseência do Vinho
• 18,5 points & Premio Excelência in Paixão Pelo Vinh
• Type: Semi sweet
• Residual sugar: Approx. 100 g/l