Quevedo Colheita Port 1997 originates from the Quinta Vale d’Agodinho vineyards in the Douro Valley, representing one of the best vintage years of the 1990s for Port wines. It is crafted from a blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, fermented in tanks and aged extensively in oak barrels before bottling. The wine offers aromas of candied fruit, crème brûlée, caramel, and roasted hazelnuts, alongside balanced acidity and a complex finish, and is an exceptionally well-regarded example of Colheita Port.
Colheita Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão 1997 – Quevedo Winery
Quevedo Colheita Port 1997 is a fortified wine from the Douro region (Portugal), made from a traditional blend of Portuguese varieties, featuring aromas of candied fruit, caramel, and nutty undertones, an elegant structure, and a long finish.
Description
Quevedo Colheita Port 1997 originates from the Quinta Vale d’Agodinho vineyards in the Douro Valley, representing one of the best vintage years of the 1990s for Port wines. It is crafted from a blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, fermented in tanks and aged extensively in oak barrels before bottling. The wine offers aromas of candied fruit, crème brûlée, caramel, and roasted hazelnuts, alongside balanced acidity and a complex finish, and is an exceptionally well-regarded example of Colheita Port.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Portugal – Douro |
| Vinarija | Quevedo |
| Podaci o vinogradu | |
| Type of wine | Dessert wines, Fortified wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Sweet wines |
| Alcohol | 20% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 12–16 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Aromas of candied fruit and freshly picked berries, with notes of crème brûlée, caramel, and nutty undertones. The finish is long with pronounced notes of roasted hazelnuts. |
| Aging | Long aging in wooden barrels (first in large barrels, then in smaller oak casks) |
| Preservation potential | 20 years |
| Food recommendation | Blue cheeses, creamy cheeses, desserts with dried fruit, nuts |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 96 points – Revista de Vinhos, 91 points – Wine Advocate |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/pt-quevedo-colheita-port/w/1496958?srsltid=AfmBOooRwB08fTz5Dk5EhPyIMJbeqErsvOY2S98pxfg8ybdS-5zgxswc |
| Beleške o ukusu | Sweet notes of candied fruit, caramel, and creamy nuances dominate, complemented by a refreshing acidity that balances the sweetness and leaves a long, elegant finish. |
| O berbi | |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium saturation, darker brick-red color, fresh and complex aromatics with pronounced notes of nuts and caramelized fruit. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature, followed by ageing in oak barrels of various sizes, contributing to a complex profile |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Portugal – Douro |
| Vinarija | Quevedo |
| Podaci o vinogradu | |
| Type of wine | Dessert wines, Fortified wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Sweet wines |
| Alcohol | 20% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 12–16 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Aromas of candied fruit and freshly picked berries, with notes of crème brûlée, caramel, and nutty undertones. The finish is long with pronounced notes of roasted hazelnuts. |
| Aging | Long aging in wooden barrels (first in large barrels, then in smaller oak casks) |
| Preservation potential | 20 years |
| Food recommendation | Blue cheeses, creamy cheeses, desserts with dried fruit, nuts |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 96 points – Revista de Vinhos, 91 points – Wine Advocate |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/pt-quevedo-colheita-port/w/1496958?srsltid=AfmBOooRwB08fTz5Dk5EhPyIMJbeqErsvOY2S98pxfg8ybdS-5zgxswc |
| Beleške o ukusu | Sweet notes of candied fruit, caramel, and creamy nuances dominate, complemented by a refreshing acidity that balances the sweetness and leaves a long, elegant finish. |
| O berbi | |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium saturation, darker brick-red color, fresh and complex aromatics with pronounced notes of nuts and caramelized fruit. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature, followed by ageing in oak barrels of various sizes, contributing to a complex profile |





