2021 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2021 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2021 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
The world's weather has become increasingly wild in recent years, and looks set to continue as climate change tightens its grip. Although much of the growing season for 2021 was distinctly odd the world over, much of the vintage was surprisingly good, some even excellent.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Italian: Italy experienced some fairly wild weather, however, some great wines are likely to emerge from both Piedmont and Tuscany. It will just be a question of both careful research and patience as some of these wines, particularly Barolo, will need years before they come into their own.
Portugal: Vintage Port: The 2021 vintage was defined by a dry and hot summer which brought the harvest forward. However, the rains in early September, combined with mild temperatures, slowed down the pace of grape maturation to create wines of “great elegance” rewarding those producers who waited for drier conditions. The grapes picked before the period of more intense rain resulted in musts with higher concentrations of both colour and aromas, a contrast to the remaining harvest, which produced wines with more freshness and elegance.
Carlos Alves, head winemaker at Sogevinous said ““The 2021 campaign was defined by the irregular pace of grape maturation, which resulted in low levels of sugar, inducing our winemaking and viticulture teams to work closely with the aim to determine the exact optimum picking dates – an increasingly critical factor in the final quality of the wines. Although this harvest was a difficult one, we are pleased with the wines it's produced and so far I think the wines will stand out for their elegance rather than structure, and they will certainly age beautifully given their natural acidity – both traits that qualify for excellent wines,”
The grapes picked before the period of more intense rain resulted in musts with higher concentrations of both colour and aromas, a contrast to the remaining harvest, which produced wines with more freshness and elegance – and these, according to Carlos Alves, are the traits that define the 2021 harvest.
“Although this harvest was a difficult one, we are pleased with the wines it's produced and so far I think the wines will stand out for their elegance rather than structure, and they will certainly age beautifully given their natural acidity – both traits that qualify for excellent wines,” he added.
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Quevedo, 2021
Vintage Port, Douro
***91-93 points - Mark Squires***
Announcing the new release of the 2021 Vintage Port from Quevedo - exclusively available in the UK from Vintage Wine and Port.
The Quevedo 2021 Vintage Port was born in the very good 2021 vintage. The weather returned to more normal patterns after a couple of years of drought and extreme heat. as with other Ports from this vintage the Quevedo stands out for its freshness and elegance.
Our notes: The Quevedo 2021 Vintage Port is a field blend of hand-harvested grapes from the family-owned vineyard on the plateau of São João da Pesqueira. The deep purple in colour, there is an engaging nose of ripe black cherries, aniseed and violets. …
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Price: $65.36 USD
Stock: 22 in Stock
Burmester, 2021
Casa Burmester Reserva White Wine, DOC Douro
Gentle toasted fragrances which accompany and elegant mineral notes and of tropical fruit. In the mouth it is still a fine wine, quite full-bodied what, with a notably well integrated barrel and lingering excellent tropical nuances. It has a spacious, long finish.
This is a reserva with great elegance and character, remarkable for its appealing notes of white fruit and fresh herbs. A vibrant and fresh dry white wine, full flavoured and powerful. It delivers delicate notes of smoke, which enhance its complexity. It shows good structure and a long refreshing finish.
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Price: $23.49 USD
Stock: 41 in Stock
Burmester, 2021
Vintage Port, Douro
Quinta do Arnozelo
Presented in Burmester Gift Box
Burmester have declared a 2021 Quinta Do Arnozelo Vintage Port made from their best grapes from the harvest. In a vintage that was affected by a pandemic and rains during the harvest, the IWC award winning wine maker Carlos Alves, has worked his magic to produce a wine that has amazing structure, power and intensity yet has the finesse and elegance typical of the vintage. We are delighted to exclusively offer Burmester Quinta do Arnozelo 2021 Vintage Port.
The vineyard of Quinta do Arnozelo is situated on the southern bank of the Douro river, between the small towns of São João da Pesqueira and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. …
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Price: $78.45 USD
Stock: 56 in Stock
Kopke, 2021
Sale
Vintage Port, Douro
Quinta Sao Luiz
93 Points Revista de Vinhos
Special Offer | was £69.95 | Now £59.95
We are delighted to exclusively offer Kopke 2021 Vintage Port.
Carlos Alves, head winemaker at Sogevinous said ““The 2021 campaign was defined by the irregular pace of grape maturation, which resulted in low levels of sugar, inducing our winemaking and viticulture teams to work closely with the aim to determine the exact optimum picking dates – an increasingly critical factor in the final quality of the wines. Although this harvest was a difficult one, we are pleased with the wines it's produced and so far I think the wines will stand out for their elegance rather than structure, and they will certainly age beautifully given their natural acidity – both traits that qualify for excellent wines, …
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Price: $78.45 USD
Stock: 46 in Stock
Kopke, 2021
Vintage Port, Douro
MAGNUM- Quinta Sao Luiz
Includes original Kopke Gift Box
We are delighted to exclusively offer Kopke 2021 Vintage Port. note picture shows 75cl bottle for illustration purposes.
Carlos Alves, head winemaker at Sogevinous said ““The 2021 campaign was defined by the irregular pace of grape maturation, which resulted in low levels of sugar, inducing our winemaking and viticulture teams to work closely with the aim to determine the exact optimum picking dates – an increasingly critical factor in the final quality of the wines. Although this harvest was a difficult one, we are pleased with the wines it's produced and so far I think the wines will stand out for their elegance rather than structure, …
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Price: $155.72 USD
Stock: 31 in Stock
Altano, 2021
Douro Organic Red, Symington Family Estates
***Bronze Medal- Deacnter 2023***
This Altano Douro Organic red wine is made entirely from organically farmed grapes of a combination of several traditional Douro grape varieties sourced from the Symington family’s Douro Valley vineyards. Beautifully scented, with floral and ripe red fruit aromas. 6 months in 400 and 225 litre French oak.
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Price: $16.34 USD
Stock: 19 in Stock
Azevedo, 2021
Vinho Verde Reserva Alvarinho
**** 89 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze ****
Alvarinho Vinho Verde: This 100% Alvarinho perfectly balances this grape’s aromatic intensity with a crisp and refreshing acidity.
Clear and bright yellow in colour. On the nose the wine boasts intense aromas of nectarine, apricot and mango along with floral nuances. Full flavoured and rich on the palate but balanced by a lively acidity which carries the ripe fruit flavours onto the lingering finish.
When Fernando Guedes acquired this historic estate in 1982, he immediately set out to transform it and pioneered the production of quality Vinho Verde. He revolutionised the viticulture by planting 35 hectares of cordon-trained vineyards, …
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Price: $17.00 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock
Barbera d'Alba, 2021
Massolino - Gisep
Massolino Barbera d'Alba 2021 is a concentrated red wine with a complex bouquet of floral, red fruit and spicy aromas over a balsamic and mineral background. On the palate it is voluminous, velvety and round. A medium to full-bodied wine with silky tannins, noticeable acidity and a long, balsamic finish.
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Price: $43.17 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock
Donnafugata, 2021
Donnafugata, `Kabir` Moscato di Pantelleria, Sicilly
Sweet White Wine
Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria is an exceptional dessert wine, produced on the island of Pantelleria, in Sicily. It is made from 100% Zibibbo (local name for Muscat of Alexandria) grapes, which are grown on the terraced vineyards of Donnafugata estate. With its pale golden color and bright aromas of citrus fruit, lemon blossom, and honey, this wine is a true pleasure for the senses. The palate is intense and persistent, yet balanced, with a perfect harmony of sweetness and acidity. The wine pairs perfectly with pastries, dried fruit, and chocolate, but it also stands beautifully on its own. …
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Price: $43.12 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Graham's Port, 2021
Vintage Port, Douro
Graham's Stone Terraces 2021
19/20 - Richard Mayson
VWP had the honour of tasting this on the steps of THE Graham's Stone Terraces on launch day. It is a stunning port of immense concentration yet with finesse and elegance.
Graham's The Stone Terraces Vintage Port is produced from two low-yielding vineyards of just under 3 hectares laid out on magnificent stone terraces at Quinta dos Malvedos. The Symington family only produce this Vintage Port when these vineyards deliver wines of incomparable elegance and complexity. Given that the stone terraces are comprised of just a limited number of vines, the quality does not always align with the pattern of classic Vintage Port declarations - as was their assessment for 2021 and they are not producing any classic Vintage Ports from this year. …
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Price: $430.52 USD
Stock: 34 in Stock
Graham's Port, 2021
Graham's Stone Terraces Vintage Port 2021, Douro
Tappit Hen Bottle 2.25 Lt
Graham’s The Stone Terraces 2021 Vintage Port. Quantities and allocations are minuscule and so we are offering them as single bottles. VWP had the honour of tasting this on the steps of THE Graham's Stone Terraces on launch day. It is a stunning port of immense concentration yet with finesse and elegance.
Graham's The Stone Terraces Vintage Port is produced from two low-yielding vineyards of just under 3 hectares laid out on magnificent stone terraces at Quinta dos Malvedos. The Symington family only produce this Vintage Port when these vineyards deliver wines of incomparable elegance and complexity. …
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Price: $1,243.16 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 2021
Langhe DOC - Massolino
Massolino Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2021 is a concentrated red wine with a complex bouquet of floral, red fruit and spicy aromas over a balsamic and mineral background. On the palate it is voluminous, velvety and round. A medium to full-bodied wine with silky tannins, noticeable acidity and a long, balsamic finish.
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Price: $28.72 USD
Stock: 12 in Stock
Pellegrino, 2021
Pellegrino Passito Pantelleria Liquoroso
Sweet White Wine
Intense and moderately complex with moderate notes of candied fruit, accompanied by sweet fragrances of vanilla and fresh citrus notes.
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Price: $21.53 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock
Peter Lehman, 2021
Botrytis Semillion, Barossa Valley, Australia
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl
A beautiful bright gold colour which will deepen with bottle age. It has wonderful tropical fruit aromas with just a hint of citrus. It is a truly harmonious wine with a delicious lusciousness on the middle palate counterbalanced by tantalizingly complex acidity, the hallmark of botrytis wine.
Enjoy with creamy blue vein or washed rind cheeses. A delicious accompaniment for fruit flans, warm winter puddings and great with scrambled eggs for a luxurious brunch. Can be cellared for 20 plus years.
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Price: $19.56 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta da Fonte Souto, 2021
White Wine, DOC Alentejo
Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an altitude of 500 metres in the Alentejo sub-region of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain. The Fonte Souto wines express the freshness and elegance provided by the altitude, as well as the structure and complexity from the estate’s extensive collection of mature, low-yielding vines.
The Fonte Souto Estate white wine embodies all the strengths of the property’s unique terroir: the freshness and balance afforded by the altitude; the concentration, which derives from mature, low-yielding vines, and the complexity and structure provided by the barrel fermentation sur-lie (on the lees) with bâtonnage. …
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Price: $26.11 USD
Stock: 34 in Stock
Quinta da Fonte Souto, 2021
Rosé Wine, Alentejo
This is just the second rosé made at Fonte Souto and in 2021 the Aragonez grapes were picked at different times, aiming to achieve a wine with greater balance, with extra dimension and additional layers of aromas and flavours.
Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an altitude of 500 metres in the Alentejo sub-region of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain. The Fonte Souto wines express the freshness and elegance provided by the altitude, as well as the structure and complexity from the estate’s extensive collection of mature, low-yielding vines. …
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Price: $26.11 USD
Stock: 35 in Stock
Quinta da Romeira, 2021
Prova Régia' Bucelas Arinto, Lisboa
Hailing from the small but historic appellation of Bucelas, just 30 kilometres north of Lisbon, this is a dry fresh and zippy 100% Arinto with expressive aromas of green apple, ripe lemon and a marked minerality and white floral perfume and flavour. Quinta Romeira is an old property restored by winemaking giant Sogrape Vinhos.
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Price: $22.18 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 2021
Vintage Port, Douro
Special Offer Includes FREE Gift Box with Accessories
The 2021 Vintage marks the eleventh consecutive Vintage Port release from Quinta do Noval, in line with their long-held belief that the quality of the vintage, not the market, should be the only determining factor in whether a Vintage Port is made.
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is characterised by its purity of fruit and a fine, delicate quality that is typical of the wines of the property in general, but which finds its most remarkable and enduring expression in the Vintage Ports.
Equilibrium, harmony, finesse and elegance characterise our great Vintage Ports, which are declared only when we are certain that the year has produced a blend, however small, that is worthy of bearing the name of Quinta do Noval Vintage Port. …
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Price: $129.55 USD
Stock: 141 in Stock
Quinta do Passadouro, 2021
Vintage Port, Douro
Dark ruby colour. Very fruity and complex, highlighting the fine aroma of ripe black fruits, jam and spices. Round and velvety, full-bodied, polished and velvety tannins provide a good aftertaste.
Grapes are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then they macerate in the lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta, to ensure the best possible extraction of aromas, colour and tannins during fermentation.
Only 555 cases produced.
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Price: $117.71 USD
Stock: 56 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2021
Douro Branco das Carvalhas
White Wine From the Douro Valley
92+ Points - Parker
The Quinta Das Carvalhas 2021 white wine is a blend of the indigenous varieties of the Douro Valley, Viosinho, Rabigato and Côdega de Larinho. An elegant and expressive wine breaming with lemon and lime fruit and freshly cut apricots. On the palate its mouth-watering acidity and minerality provide a refreshing note and offer the perfect balance against the pronounced intensity of the citrus fruit. Hints of vanilla and a touch of toast develop further on the palate leading into a long lingering finish. If you are a fan of Chablis you will love this mineral example from the Douro Valley! 93/100 Points - Dia G, VWP Tasting March 2023. …
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Price: $35.27 USD
Stock: Out of Stock