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Quinta da Devesa, 1976 Colheita Port

Colheita Port in presentation box
***94 Points - Robert Parker ***

Bottle size: 50 cl

ABV: 20%

Price:

£139.00

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    • Description

    The Quinta da Devesa 1976 Colheita Port is a rare, single-harvest tawny port that represents nearly half a century of careful aging and artisanal winemaking. Produced in the Douro Valley and aged in seasoned oak casks at the estate until its bottling in 2018, this Colheita is a testament to both the longevity of fortified wines and the meticulous care given by Quinta da Devesa to each barrel in its cellars. As a Colheita, it is legally required to be aged a minimum of seven years, but Devesa chose to mature this wine for over 40 years before release, allowing it to attain exceptional complexity, finesse, and balance.

    In the glass, the wine presents a deep amber hue with greenish-olive tinges at the rim, a signature of prolonged oxidative aging. The nose is stunningly complex, opening with dried figs, orange marmalade, toasted hazelnuts, and almond brittle, followed by layers of cedar, aged rum, cinnamon, and roasted coffee beans. Subtle balsamic and herbal notes like marjoram and bay leaf add a further dimension of aromatic richness, making this a wine that continues to evolve with time in the glass.

    The palate is where this wine truly shines—silky, fresh, and incredibly persistent. Despite its age, the acidity remains bright and lively, counterbalancing the wine’s inherent sweetness. Flavours of caramelized citrus, spiced raisin cake, burnt sugar, and dates intermingle with elegant oxidative tones of old wood, tobacco leaf, and dark spice. The finish is exceptionally long and lifted, leaving echoes of spiced orange peel and walnut oil that linger for minutes.

    Critically acclaimed, the 1976 Colheita received 94 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, reinforcing its status as one of the finest aged Colheitas available. This vintage offers a remarkable glimpse into the past—a wine that has seen the passage of decades, refined into a smooth, contemplative drink that can be enjoyed now or treasured further.

    Serve this wine slightly chilled (around 14ºC) in a small Port or white wine glass to appreciate its aromatic nuance. It pairs exquisitely with aged cheeses (like São Jorge or Manchego), nutty desserts, tarte tatin, crème caramel, or even roasted chestnuts. Once opened, the wine is stable for up to two to three months if properly stored in a cool, dark place with the cork reinserted.

    The 1976 Quinta da Devesa Colheita Port is not merely a drink—it is a luxurious experience and a celebration of time, patience, and the enduring elegance of Portuguese winemaking.

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    Reviews

    ***94 Points - Mark Squires (eRobert Parker)***
    The 1976 Colheita Tawny Port is a field blend bottled in 2018 with a bar-top cork, 102 grams of sugar and 21% alcohol. Fairly sedate and restrained on opening for its age, this shows off its power and its intense flavors as it sits in the glass. Focused, precise and delicious, this is a beautiful Tawny with significant power, the fruit hanging with its power step by step. It does show plenty of maturity as it sits on the tongue, so it doesn't lack for those hints of molasses, but it's fresh enough and very complex. July 2019 (Mark Squires)

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