Porto Vintages 2018: The Wines for life
Published : 04/22/2021 - Categories : Our Selection
Despite the fact that in 2018 the vintages were low in labels and quantity, according to the critic, this year's Vintage Port wines came with an exceptional quality and with great aging potential, as is expected from a good Port wine.
This is the third year in a row which Vintages are launched in the Portuguese market, something very rare, since the average is three per decade! But it has to be explained that the conditions in the Douro for these years have been surprising, given the combination of abundant water and hot weather during the summer, which has allowed the production of incredible wines like Vintages.
In the expectation of what the year 2019 will provide us, if we will be surprised with new vintages, we have brought some Vintages 2018 with all the characteristics of glamor and originality found in each one.
Among the big names in Port wines, Quinta da Pacheca Vintage Port 2018 stands out for its elegance and complexity. With a complex profile and intense aromas of black fruit, the fresh notes of menthol and eucalyptus appear thanks to the time in which it was in contact with the Portuguese oak barrels. In addition, there is an explosion of flavors, revealing the most elegant wild fruits and tannins, with a freshness and intensity that promise a long life for this wine.
Another incredible wine that received 97 points on Robert Parker's list is Pintas Vintage Port 2018, which has a beautiful purple hue, with fresh notes of blackberry, cassis and violets, where strong and well-defined tannins predominate, with excellent concentration and freshness, surprising with the ripe fruit at the end.
The main feature of a great Vintage is the fact that it will stand the test of time for the next 60 years or more, which is why these wines are so different and worth being enjoyed at least once in life, so we invite you to discover the 2018 Vintages available in our store.