Trasmetto di seguito l’elenco dei Porto Vintage ( quelli ottenuti da uve di un’unica annata ), prodotti solamente in grandi annate, testati da Decanter, i quali hanno ottenuto i maggiori indici di gradimento >= 90/100 !
Buona lettura
Roberto Gatti
Fonseca
19/20pts (96/100pts)
Wine from three quintas – Panascal, Cruzeiro and Santo António. Dense and minty, graceful minerally fruit, seemingly soft and voluptuous initially, the tannins build in the mouth leading to a long, linear finish. Very fine.
Price: £470–£500 Adnams, Averys, Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Davis Bell McCraith, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, H2Vin, Hennings, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Millesima, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Prices are per six in bond unless stated otherwise
Graham’s
19/20pts (96/100pts)
A blend from all five Graham quintas – Malvedos and Tua, Vila Velha, Lages in the Rio Torto and Vale de Malhadas in the Douro Superior – opulent in the Graham’s style, very rich with liquorice concentration, finishes beautifully.
Price: £470–£490 Adnams, Averys, Bancroft, Bibendum, Davis Bell McCraith, Goedhuis, H2Vin, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Millesima, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Warre’s
19/20pts (96/100pts)
Mostly from the Pinhão Valley and Rio Torto, 40% old mixed vines – dense with rich, ripe, cherry-stone fruit quite hefty for Warre. Stunningly good.
Price: £400–£420 Adnams, Averys, Bancroft, Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, H2Vin, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Taylor’s
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
Based on Taylor’s flagship quintas – Vargellas and Terra Feita – it’s a wonderful multi-dimensional wine, ripe cherry fruit backed by big, bold tannins and a peacock’s tail of a finish.
Price: £470–£500 Bancroft, Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Davis Bell McCraith, Goedhuis, H2Vin, Hennings, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Millesima, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Dow’s
18/20pts (93/100pts)
Made in a drier style. Blend based on Quinta do Bomfim in Cima Corgo and Senhora da Ribeira in Douro Superior – open, cassis fruit, not especially big, but fine and long.
Price: £450–£480 Adnams, Averys, Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Davis Bell McCraith, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, H2Vin, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Millesima, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2028–2050
Alc 20%
Cockburn’s
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
The first vintage under Symington ownership, a blend mostly from Quinta dos Canais and Vale Coelho, 55% Touriga Nacional. Sumptuous fruit with ripe tannins, full of finesse. Great finish.
Price: £370–£380 Averys, Bancroft, Bibendum, Corney & Barrow, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2025–2040
Alc 20%
Croft
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Based on Quinta da Rôeda – ripe, plummy fruit, suave and impressive, with the tannic structure to match. The best Croft since 1963.
Price: £380–£400 Averys, Bancroft, Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Bordeaux Index, Davis Bell McCraith, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, H2Vin, Hennings, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Millesima, Nichols & Perks, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2025–2040
Alc 20%
Niepoort
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Foot trodden in lagares at Vale de Mendiz in the Pinhão Valley – ripe and suave, lovely purity of fruit with classic, solid tannic structure, big yet refined.
Price: £410–£440 Averys, Berry Bros & Rudd, Corney & Barrow, Fine & Rare, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Poças
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Small family shipper that has put a lot into its vintage Port in recent years – deep and dense, classic, dark chocolate concentration and ripe tannins.
Price: £400 Harveys of Lewis, House of Townend
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Ramos Pinto
17/20pts (90/100pts)
With 50% Touriga Nacional from Quinta do Bom Retiro and Ervamoira, this has wonderful floral fruit and blossom with fine, rapier tannins building in the mouth. Long and linear.
Price: £350 Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Farr Vintners, Handford
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Smith Woodhouse
17/20pts (90/100pts)
From the Maddalena vineyard with lots of Touriga Franca. Opulent, succulent berry fruit, and a powerful finish. Full and flattering.
Price: £310–330 Averys, Fine & Rare, H2Vin, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar
Drink 2025–2050.
Alc 20%
Quinta do Noval
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
The original single quinta. 60% Touriga Nacional – big and plummy, combining freshness and depth; long, ripe finish and fine tannins.
Price: £480 Berry Bros & Rudd, Bibendum, Bordeaux Index, Charles Taylor, Davis Bell McCraith, Farr Vintners, Fine & Rare, H2Vin, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 19%
Quinta do Vesúvio
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Stately Symington property in the Douro Superior – lovely ripe, minty fruit with broad ripe tannins.
Price: £450 Averys, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Private Cellar, The Wine Society
Drink 2025 – 2040
Alc 20%
Quinta da Romaneira
17/20pts (90/100pts)
From a huge estate over the hill and upriver from Noval, sharing the same winemaker, 80% Touriga Nacional – opulent floral fruit, sumptuous, full and voluminous with a big finish.
Price: £65/bottle Fine Wine Co, Liberty Wines, North & South, The Wine Reserve, Wholefoods
Drink 2025–2040
Alc 19%
Quinta de la Rosa
17/20pts (90/100pts)
Beautiful family-owned estate just down river from Pinhão – big and dense with lovely ripe, spicy depth and richness. Solid finish.
Price: £310 Berry Bros & Rudd, Fine & Rare
Drink 2025–2050
Alc 20%
Quinta de Roriz
17/20pts (90/100pts)
Historic estate, first vintage under ownership of Bruno Prats and Symingtons, only 350 cases – super-ripe warm country fruit, liquorice concentration. Opulent. Complete.
Price: £300–£310 Averys, Berry Bros & Rudd, Justerini & Brooks, The Wine Society
Drink 2028–2050
Alc 20%
Quinta do Noval, Nacional
19.5/20pts (98/100pts)
Famous, ungrafted vineyard at the heart of the Noval estate, a high percentage of Sousão – sullen and brooding on the nose, underlying floral scent, ripe plummy fruit, rich and powerful with profound depth. A classic.
Price: POA Charles Taylor, Davis Bell McCraith, H2Vin, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 19%
Graham’s, Stone Terraces
19/20pts (96/100pts)
From two plots within Quinta dos Malvedos, mostly Touriga Nacional, only 250 cases made – still raw, but dense, with rich, fleshy fruit and a touch of eucalypt. A very powerful debut.
Price: £250/case of three Adnams, Corney & Barrow, Lay & Wheeler, The Wine Society
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Quinta do Vesúvio, Capela
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
Co-fermented Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet, with Touriga Franca and Sousão. Dense, beautiful definition, poise, with elegance and depth.
Price: POA Goedhuis, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Niepoort, Bioma
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
From the tiny Quinta da Pisca. Restrained, elegant and minerally with firm tannic structure. Beautiful Douro terroir expression.
Price: £130/case of three Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Private Cellar
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
Taylor’s, Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
From five plots of vines 80-120 years old. Tight-knit, pure, silky fruit, long and beautifully focused.
Price: £330/case of three Bancroft, Bordeaux Index, Justerini & Brooks, Lay & Wheeler, Private Cellar
Drink 2030–2050
Alc 20%
( Fonte Decanter )
