Grahams 2015 Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port Port Wine Portugal 75 cl 20%

High above the Douro river, where the terraces drop steeply toward the water, lies Quinta dos Malvedos, the estate that has been the heart of Graham's finest vintages since 1890.

Expert's Description

Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos 2015 Vintage Port is a Portuguese single-quinta vintage Port from the Douro Valley, matured in oak casks and bottled at 20% from the 2015 harvest.

Unlike Graham's classic Vintage Port, which blends grapes from several estates in an exceptional year, this bottle comes exclusively from Quinta dos Malvedos. The wine ferments briefly and then matures in cask before being bottled unfiltered, giving it the fullness and structure a true vintage Port is known for.

Quinta dos Malvedos became part of Graham's in 1890 and is regarded today as one of the finest estates in the Douro Valley, with steep terraces facing the river. The estate is both the cornerstone of the house's vintage Ports and its single harvest tawny Ports.

2015 was a year in which Graham's chose to release Malvedos as a standalone single-quinta vintage rather than folding it into the house's main vintage blend, giving the bottle a more direct, site-specific character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose shifts between fennel and wild rosemary with a hint of mint, moving toward ripe, dark berry fruit and a touch of violet.

Palate

The palate is intense and concentrated, with juicy blackberry and a touch of liquorice, carried by firm tannins layered with fresh, ripe fruit.

Finish

The finish is long and satisfying, closing dry and structured, where the firm tannins give way to a last glimpse of sweet fruit.

Specifications

Name: Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos 2015 Vintage Port
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port (single-quinta)
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak casks
Vintage: 2015
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally decanted, with dark chocolate or blue cheese

Flavour Profile

Intense · Berry · Structured · Complex

Investment Potential

As a genuine single-quinta vintage Port from a named estate, Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos 2015 is sought after by collectors interested in site-specific expressions rather than the house's larger, blended vintage bottlings. The wine's tannic structure also points to considerable further ageing potential.

Did You Know?

Quinta dos Malvedos sits on a prominent bend overlooking the Douro river and is regarded by many Douro experts as one of the most beautiful estates in the entire valley, as much for its setting as for the grapes grown on its steep terraces.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos 2015 Vintage Port

What does Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos 2015 Vintage Port taste like?

It offers fennel, wild rosemary and dark berry fruit, with an intense, concentrated palate of blackberry and liquorice, carried by firm tannins and a long, structured finish.

What is a single-quinta vintage Port?

It's a vintage Port made exclusively from grapes off one named estate in a single year, unlike the house's classic Vintage Port, which blends grapes from several estates.

Should the bottle be decanted before serving?

Yes, as an unfiltered vintage Port with sediment, it's recommended to decant it carefully so the sediment is separated from the wine.

At what temperature should it be served, and what does it pair with?

Best at 16-18°C, ideally with dark chocolate or a robust blue cheese that matches the wine's structure.

Can Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos 2015 be cellared further?

Yes, the firm tannins and concentrated fruit point to solid ageing potential, and the wine can benefit from further time in bottle.

What is the history behind Quinta dos Malvedos?

The estate became part of Graham's in 1890 and is regarded today as one of the finest in the Douro Valley, with steep terraces facing the river and a central role in the house's vintage Ports.