This Fine Ruby Porto is the latest port from the Quinta do Portal port house. It is made from local grape varieties found in the port region. The grapes grow on very old vines, where the subsoil serves as a treasure trove. Centuries of grape cultivation have saturated the soil. The grapes thrive in the perfect environment, with abundant sunshine and, thanks to the steep slopes, cool breezes. This results in a gentle and balanced growth process. When the grapes are ready for this Ruby Port, they are hand-harvested and transported to Portal.
The Portal Fine Ruby Port is briefly aged in oak to preserve all its fresh and soft sweet flavors. This gives it a ruby red color that truly sparkles beautifully in the glass. Because this Ruby Port is a blend of young and two-year-old ports, it develops a full-bodied yet intensely smooth character. This is also evident in the clean aroma, which offers impressions of plums, jam, cherries, and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is very soft and delicately sweet on the tongue, with abundant ripe cherries and a touch of fresh blackberry easily discernible. The ripe, sweet aftertaste with hints of plums and currants gives this Ruby Port everything it needs.
