Taylor's Vargellas Vintage Port 2015

CLIMATE & TERROIR: Warm summers and cold winters. The terroir
of the Vargellas vineyard consists of slate and schist.

VINIFICATION: After an intensive soaking period, fermentation begins
continues and the alcohol percentage increases. At 8% it becomes
process stopped by adding wine alcohol. About two years
maturation in oak barrels, further maturation in bottle.

GRAPES: touriga francesa, touriga nacional, tinta roriz, tinta cão,
Baroque tint, amarela tint
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 20.00%

FRAGRANCE & TASTE: A classic Vargellas fragrance: fine and elegant with
fresh raspberry, plum and a hint of citrus and quince. Subtle
spiciness with hints of nutmeg, anise and cocoa. The
Vargellas's distinctive floral scent is reminiscent of jasmine.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Excellent combination with
blue cheeses.

FACT: Quinta de Vargellas is located deep in the Alto Douro, at 176
kilometres east of Porto, and has been used since the 1920s
18th century recognized as one of the best vineyards for port.
Today it is considered one of the best vineyards in the world.