Alves de Sousa Porto Vintage
Vintage 2017
by Domingos Alves de Sousa
Varietal Tinta Francisca
Color red
Region dop Porto / Port / vinho do Porto / Port Wine / vin de Porto / Oporto / Portvin / Portwein / Portwijn
Country Portugal
Medal Score
19.0
5 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
black plumblackberry compotedark chocolateroasted coffeevioletcedar
Palate
Full-bodied and velvety, with firm yet polished tannins and bright, juicy acidity that keeps the lush fruit vibrant.
Finish
Long and persistent, echoing with dark berry liqueur, cocoa powder and a hint of warming spice.
Food Pairings
- • Stilton and walnut tart
- • slow-braised beef cheeks in red wine
- • dark chocolate fondant with sea salt
- • roasted figs with goat cheese
- • espresso-rubbed venison loin
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2040
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Grand Gold Asia Wine Trophy 2020
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy Winter Session 2020
Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
Silver Sommelier Wine Awards 2020
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
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