Marthas Black Label Vintage Port 2016 Port Wine 75 cl 20%

Dark as night over the Douro Valley, with violets and blackcurrant breaking through, as if the wine has not yet decided to settle down.

Expert's Description

Martha's Black Label Vintage Port 2016 is a classic Vintage Port from the declared 2016 harvest in a 75 cl bottle with an alcohol content of 20%.

Unlike LBV and Tawny, a Vintage Port is bottled unfiltered already in its second year of life, which gives it enormous ageing potential and means it should be decanted before serving.

Martha's Wine & Spirits only declares a vintage in years when the grapes from the family's vineyards in Baixo Corgo reach a truly special ripeness and concentration, and 2016 was exactly such a year.

Black Label Vintage Port 2016 has earned considerable recognition from international wine magazines and is regarded as one of the house's most important recent releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Opulent aromas of ripe, dark fruit and forest flowers, with a clear burst of violets and blackcurrant.

Palate

Fresh and intense with firm yet velvety tannins showing enormous potential, accompanied by a beautiful acidity.

Finish

Long, powerful finish where dark fruit and tannins continue to develop in the glass.

Specifications

Name: Martha's Black Label Vintage Port 2016
Winery: Martha's Wine & Spirits
Region-Country: Douro (Baixo Corgo), Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Vintage: 2016
EAN no.: 5600328291026
Serving suggestion: Decant before serving and serve at 16-18°C in a large port glass.

Flavour Profile

Blackcurrant · Violets · Dark fruit · Velvety tannins

Investment Potential

As a young but genuinely declared vintage year from a respected family house, Black Label Vintage Port 2016 belongs to the category port collectors often follow closely with a view to future bottle ageing. The potential is assessed as Medium, since the vintage is still relatively young and will only show its full potential after many more years of ageing.

Did You Know?

A house only declares a vintage in the very best years, and Black Label Vintage Port 2016 has received high scores from several respected international wine magazines.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's Black Label Vintage Port 2016

What does Martha's Black Label Vintage Port 2016 taste like?

It is intense and full-bodied with blackcurrant, violets and dark fruit, backed by firm tannin structure.

Is this Vintage Port suitable for further ageing?

Yes, as a young, declared vintage year from a respected house, it has solid potential for further ageing in bottle.

What does "vintage" mean on the label?

It shows the Port comes exclusively from the declared 2016 harvest, one of the particularly good years.

Should this Port be decanted?

Yes, Vintage Port is unfiltered and should be decanted before serving to remove sediment.

At what temperature should it be served?

Best at 16-18°C in a large port glass, after decanting.

What pairs well with this Port?

Dark chocolate, blue cheese or strong, mature cheeses.

Who is behind Martha's Black Label Vintage Port 2016?

Martha's Wine & Spirits, a family-owned wine producer from Baixo Corgo with roots to 1727.