Quinta da Gaivosa Porto Vintage

Vintage 2018
by Domingos Alves de Sousa
Varietal Tinta Francisca
Color red
Region dop Porto / Port / vinho do Porto / Port Wine / vin de Porto / Oporto / Portvin / Portwein / Portwijn
Country Portugal
Medal Score
13.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black plumdark chocolateblackberry compotevioletcedarbaking spice
Palate

Full-bodied and velvety, with ripe yet refined tannins and bright acidity that keeps the rich fruit lifted.

Finish

Long and layered, lingering on notes of dark berry, cocoa powder and a hint of graphite.

Food Pairings
  • • Stilton and walnut tart
  • • slow-braised beef cheek with black olives
  • • dark chocolate fondant with sea salt
  • • roasted figs with blue cheese
  • • grilled venison with juniper berry sauce
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
2026 through 2045

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Grand Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021
Silver Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2022
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Silver International Wine Challenge 2021

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