This Portal 29 Grapes Reserve Port is also made from local grape varieties from the Douro region. The grapes enjoy a wonderful climate with abundant sunshine and cooling winds. This contributes to a fantastic harvest that is harvested entirely by hand. The base for this Portal 29 Grapes is young port wines aged for five to six years in port pipes—authentic wooden barrels in which the port matures. Under the guidance of winemaker Paulo Coutinho and master blender Jeremy Bull, this port is blended with a small addition of older port wines. The result is a full-bodied and powerful port with considerable depth.
In the glass, it has a beautiful tawny color with a brown rim. Our senses are stimulated, and with our noses over the glass, we smell impressions of long-dried red fruit, interspersed with notes of raisins, coffee grounds, and a touch of spice. The palate is very refined, with a deep and powerful flavor. Beautiful impressions on the palate of ripe red fruit, accompanied by light spice and a hint of dark chocolate. The finish is full and complex, with powerful flavors of black fruit, spice, and a touch of vanilla.
