Violets, black-pepper-soaked plums and a fresh, almost saline finish - the 2020 vintage from Quinta do Infantado is a Port with an edge.
Expert's Description
Quinta Do Infantado 2020 Vintage is a vintage Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.
The wine comes exclusively from the 2020 harvest and is made in the traditional way, with foot-treading and brief cask ageing before bottling for further maturation. The style is powerful yet fresh, with a green edge that plays against the sweet, black cherry and blackberry fruit.
Behind the bottle stands Quinta do Infantado, founded in 1816 and run by the Roseira family since the late 1800s. In 1979 the estate became the first in the Douro Valley to bottle its own Port on site, a pioneering decision that still shapes its style today, with third-generation João Roseira overseeing both vineyard and cellar across the estate's 46 hectares.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose offers violets, black-pepper-soaked plums and a hint of tanned leather.
Palate
The palate is powerful yet fresh, with a light green edge to the sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit, spiced with a touch of coffee.
Finish
The finish is medium-dry and lightly saline, giving a surprising, taut edge to the otherwise generous fruit.
Specifications
Name: Quinta Do Infantado 2020 Vintage
Winery: Quinta do Infantado
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
ABV: 19.5%
Ageing: Brief cask ageing before bottle maturation
Vintage: 2020
Serving suggestion: Stand the bottle upright for a couple of hours before opening, serve at 16-17°C, ideally decanted
Flavour Profile
Black Cherry · Violet · Blackberry · Light Saline Finish
Investment Potential
The 2020 vintage from Quinta do Infantado has been highlighted by several international judgings, including gold at both the International Wine Challenge and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Its powerful yet balanced style gives it natural potential to develop further over several years, making it relevant for anyone wanting to follow a vintage over time.
Did You Know?
Although Quinta do Infantado is now known for breaking with the large trading houses in Vila Nova de Gaia, the estate remains one of the smaller producers in the Douro Valley - the entire operation, from vineyard to bottle, runs on under 50 hectares, modest compared with the large Port houses.
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