Ferreira, 1963 Port
Vintage Port
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
£289.00
Description
Ferreira Vintage Port 1963 is a magnificent example from one of the greatest Port vintages of the 20th century. Ferreira, one of the oldest and most historic houses, produced a beautifully structured and long-lived wine that has now developed over six decades into a refined and deeply expressive mature Port. Bottles from 1963 are increasingly rare, and Ferreira’s offering is particularly admired for its elegance and purity.
The bouquet is wonderfully aromatic, showing lifted notes of dried figs, cherries, orange peel and plum compote. Layers of cedar, tobacco, warm spice and a touch of cocoa emerge with aeration, revealing the complexity that long bottle ageing brings. This is classic mature Ferreira: graceful, nuanced and beautifully evolved.
On the palate, the wine is silky and harmonious, with softened tannins and flavours of dried fruits, caramelised nuts, molasses and subtle spice. The texture is smooth and mellow, supported by excellent balance and a persistent, warming finish. Despite its age, it still retains a lovely freshness and vibrancy, a hallmark of great 1963 Vintage Ports.
Food pairing: Excellent with Stilton, mature cheddar, walnuts, dark chocolate desserts or enjoyed on its own as a contemplative, late-evening Port. Now fully mature and drinking beautifully.
Condition
Bin soiled labels
Rewaxed
Top Shoulder levels