The Croft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port 2018 is produced by Croft, one of the oldest port houses with roots dating back to 1588. This wine hails from the iconic Roeda estate, renowned for its prime location in the Douro Valley’s Cima Corgo sub-region. The 2018 vintage is crafted from an exceptional harvest, predominantly featuring traditional port grape varietals including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. Grapes are hand-harvested from the estate’s old vineyards, ensuring optimal ripeness and concentration. The wine is foot-trodden in granite lagares, a traditional method that enhances its structure and complexity. Aged in large oak vats, this vintage port boasts remarkable depth and longevity, with the potential to develop further in the bottle over decades. This particular vintage has been praised by critics and received high scores from major wine publications, underscoring its quality and stature.

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz

Appearance: Deep purple-black with a thick hue and pronounced, stained legs indicating high viscosity.

Nose: An intense bouquet of dark berries, plum, and figs, complemented by notes of cocoa, mint, and fragrant spices.

Palate: Lush and full-bodied, featuring flavors of ripe blackberry, cassis, and spicy dark chocolate. It has firm yet elegant tannins, balanced acidity, and a persistent finish that reveals nuances of cherry and licorice.

Ideal Pairings: Cheese (blue, aged cheddar), meats (game, beef)

Harvesting Methods: Hand-harvested

Residual Sugar: 95 g/L

ABV: 20.0%

pH: 3.6

Designation: Vintage Port