Graham'sCrusted Port 2013

Product code: 4514
£26.05 inc VAT
Portugal
Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Graham's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Charles Symington and Henry Shotton
Grape
Grape: Red Port Blend
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Graham's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Charles Symington and Henry Shotton
Grape
Grape: Red Port Blend
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela

Product Notes

Graham's Crusted Port is a deliciously rich and full-bodied port wine that is made using a blend of the finest grapes harvested from the Douro Valley in Portugal. This unique port offers a deep ruby color and a rich, complex aroma that is filled with notes of black currants, plums, and dark chocolate. On the palate, this wine is bold and flavorful, with layers of ripe fruit flavors that are complemented by hints of spice and tannins. This port is then aged in oak barrels, adding a subtle smoky flavor and a smooth, velvety finish. Graham's Crusted Port is an excellent choice to pair with rich, chocolate desserts or strong cheeses, making it an excellent addition to any wine lover's collection.

Tasting Notes

Invigorating aromas of fresh fruits of the forest mingle with fragrant eucalyptus notes. Great vitality on the palate unlocks sumptuous blackberry flavours with ripples of liquorice. Remarkable purity of fruit marries with fine, peppery tannins, which provide superb structure and balance

About the Winery

Graham's

Established in 1820 in Portugal, W & J Graham’s is an independent family-owned wine estate, specialising in making world-class wines, making Port wines popular worldwide. In 1890, Graham’s became one of the first companies in Portugal to make wines from their own vineyards in the premium Douro Valley. 

In 1970, the Symington family acquired Graham’s wine label. Under the new ownership, the company produced the 1970 Vintage Port, which is considered as one of the best wines of the century, to date. Currently, Graham’s is the only British Port company that is run independently under one family's control. Therefore, the winemaking techniques and viticultural practices followed here are unique.

Graham’s wines are produced in the five mountain vineyards located in the Upper Douro region in Portugal. In 1756, this region was declared as the first demarcated wine area. An interesting feature of this vineyard is this – it is the only region in the world, which produces authentic Port wines.

One of the unique winemaking techniques followed here is the addition of the grape spirit during the fermentation of the grapes to add to the sweetness and longevity of the wines. During the 17th century, a couple of wine merchants noticed that the people in the Lamego monastery in the Douro Valley added grape spirit in the initial stages of fermentation to make the wines sweet and authentic. This fortification method is still followed here, when wines are exported to other countries like England from Oporto.

Graham’s winemaking team still adds the grape spirit known as aguardente (commonly known as brandy) is added to disrupt the fermentation of grape juice. This helps to retain the natural sweetness of the grapes, and gives Port wines its authentic taste. You won’t normally see this process in the wines from other countries. 

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