Quinta Do Infantado 2020 Vintage Portvin Portugal 19,5%

Quinta Do Infantado 2020 Vintage Port Portugal 19.5%

Quinta do Infantado
Quinta do Infantado has always been at the forefront of innovation within the traditionally historic and conservative world of Port. They were among the first small estates to bottle their own wines on the property in 1979 – and among the first to seriously implement organic practices in the region. Owned by the Roseira family since the early 19th century and located in the small Gontelho district, the estate is known for some of the very best vineyard sites for Port. Their style is slightly unconventional – they do not chase sweetness and heavy extraction, but instead seek balance, structure, and are unafraid to give the wines an almost dry impression. This is Port with terroir, purity, and remarkable versatility when it comes to food pairing.

Quinta do Infantado Vintage Port is the essence of a great year in the Douro, where the grapes reach a level of quality rarely seen. Only the very best fruit is selected for their Vintage bottlings, and production follows traditional methods: no destemming, no filtration, and ageing in enormous wooden vats over 100 years old, which add depth and character to the wine.

In the glass, you’ll find an elegant and pure aroma of fine red fruits, floral notes, and a subtle green touch that adds complexity. The palate is medium‑bodied with impressive structure and excellent acidity. The spicy notes on the finish tie everything together, resulting in a wine that is harmonious now and built for long ageing.

A classic Vintage Port that can be enjoyed young for its freshness – or cellared for special moments in the decades to come.

Producer: Quinta do Infantado
Bottle size: 75 cl
Region: Douro
Country: Portugal
Grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Alcohol: 19.5%
Drink window: 2024–2040
Recommended with: Aperitif, dessert, cheese

About Vintage Port: Many consider this the Rolls Royce of Port. Vintage Port is a kind of quality stamp of the best wines, whereby in high-yield years you see many Vintage Port and conversely, only a few in low-yield years. Vintage Port ages 2-3 years in barrels before being bottled according to vintage and year of bottling. It then evolves over the next 10 to 50 years to become a very special tasting experience. Vintage Ports are best bought to cellar for the next 10 to 20 years, after which they reach their FULL (we couldn't help but emphasize the word) potential in terms of both maturity and taste. The taste is described as fresh with rich notes of various fruits and softer on the palate. Vintage Port will settle and should be decanted before serving - and drunk within a few days. Remember that if you buy a young Vintage Port, it is important to store it in a dark and cool place. Some people buy Vintage Port as an investment project and here at Whisky.dk we are also happy to help with ideas for good investments. A Vintage Port has undergone a special process prior to its fine title. It is sent to a port wine institute within a set time frame after bottling, along with a description of the quantity produced. It must then pass a blind tasting before it can be called a Vintage Port. Only about every 2-3 years is a Vintage year.

Vintage Port only makes up about 3% of the total production, which is quite incredible with all the attention this type of port gets.