Quinta de Vargellas - Taylor's Port

Tilting the glass a bit, a transition of hue in direction is apparent at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. Swiveling the wine glass, this Fortified Wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in strong church windows at the rim of the glass. Poured into a sherry glass / nosing glass, Fortified Wine from the Old World reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of mulberry, lilac, plum jam and lily, rounded out by other fruity nuances contributed by barrel aging.

Quinta de Vargellas can justifiably be described as exceptionally fruity and velvety, having been vinified with a pleasantly sweet flavor profile. This velvety port wine presents itself full-bodied and complex on the palate. Due to its present fruit acidity, the Quinta de Vargellas presents itself exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this port wine from the wine-growing region Douro & Porto finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of wild berry confit and lily show through.

Vinification of the Taylor's Port Quinta de Vargellas

This powerful fortified wine from Portugal is made from Tempranillo, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira Preta grape varieties. Quinta de Vargellas is an Old World wine through and through, as this Portuguese exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. At the time of optimal ripeness, the grapes for Quinta de Vargellas are harvested exclusively by hand without the aid of coarse and less selective full harvesters.

Food recommendation for Taylor's Port Quinta de Vargellas

Drink this port wine from Portugal best tempered at 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to pear-lime strudel, yogurt mousse with poppy seeds or coconut-kefir cream.

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