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1976 Quinta Da Devesa, 1976 Colheita Port

1976 Colheita Port in Gift Box
RRP £139 Limited Offer £99
Our Most Popular 1976 Port

Bottle size: 500ml

ABV: 20%

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£99.00

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Description

Quinta da Devesa 1976 Colheita Port
An exceptional single-harvest Tawny Port from the 1976 vintage, matured for many decades in seasoned oak casks at Quinta da Devesa in the heart of the Douro Valley. Colheita Ports are made from grapes harvested in a single year and then aged slowly in wood, allowing the wine to develop the remarkable complexity, elegance and concentration that only long cask maturation can achieve.

The 1976 vintage produced wines of excellent structure and longevity, and this Port has benefited from careful ageing in the cool lodges of the estate. Over nearly half a century in oak, the wine has gradually evolved from a youthful ruby style into a beautifully refined Tawny Port of great character and harmony.

During this extended maturation the wine gently oxidises and concentrates, developing the hallmark flavours of aged Tawny Port while retaining freshness and balance. Quinta da Devesa are renowned for their traditional approach to ageing Colheita Ports, allowing the wines to mature naturally and slowly until they reach perfect drinking condition.

Tasting Notes
In the glass the wine shows a deep amber-tawny colour with delicate green reflections at the rim, a sign of long cask ageing. The bouquet is wonderfully complex, revealing aromas of orange peel, dried apricot, toasted almonds and caramelised sugar, layered with hints of cinnamon, coffee and subtle spice.
On the palate the wine is smooth, rich and beautifully integrated. Flavours of marmalade, maple syrup, walnuts and dried figs unfold gradually, supported by a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and balance to the wine. The finish is long, elegant and persistent, leaving lingering notes of spice, citrus peel and roasted nuts.

The Colheita Style
Colheita Ports represent one of the most distinctive traditions of the Douro. Unlike Vintage Port, which ages primarily in bottle, Colheita Ports remain in oak casks for many years before bottling. This prolonged wood ageing gives the wines their characteristic tawny colour, silky texture and complex flavours of dried fruit, nuts and spice.
Once bottled, Colheita Ports are ready to drink and do not require further ageing, making them ideal for immediate enjoyment.

Serving Suggestions
This mature Colheita Port is a superb after-dinner wine. It pairs beautifully with nut-based desserts, almond tart, crème brûlée, pecan pie or mature cheeses such as Comté or aged cheddar. It may also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative digestif.

Serve lightly chilled to enhance the wine’s freshness and aromatic complexity.

Presentation
Supplied in an elegant presentation box, making it an excellent gift for collectors and Port lovers. Wines from the 1976 vintage are particularly sought after for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

Bottle size: 50cl
Alcohol: 20%

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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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