{"product_id":"taylors-vargellas-vinha-velha-vintage-port-2011-2011","title":"Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port 2011","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTaylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman (Taylor Fladgate) is among the oldest and most respected Port houses in Portugal, founded in 1692 and based in Vila Nova de Gaia. The Quinta de Vargellas estate is a core part of Taylor’s legacy—its vineyards have contributed to Taylor’s Vintage blends for generations. The Vinha Velha bottlings (i.e. “old vines” single-quinta vintage Ports) are rare, collectible releases drawn from the oldest vine plots of Vargellas, made in very limited volumes. Taylor notes that only eight Vinha Velha vintages have been released to date.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine is produced by Taylor Fladgate’s cellar and blending team. The project involves selecting fruit exclusively from the Vinha Velha (old-vine) parcels of Quinta de Vargellas—typically vines aged 80–120 years. The winemaking includes traditional foot treading, cautious extraction, fortification, and aging in oak vats before bottling unfiltered.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe grapes for this wine are drawn from the most venerable vineyard plots of Vargellas: plots such as Polverinho, Renova do Depósito, Renova do Armazém, and Gricha (old vine parcels). These plots host vines that are decades old, yielding low quantities but deep concentration. The Vargellas estate is located in the eastern Douro (Douro Superior), a region with steep terraced vineyards, schist soils, and a continental climate (hot summers, cold winters, strong diurnal shifts).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe vintage Port was vinified in the classic style: grapes are harvested, fermented (often in traditional method) and fermentation is halted by fortification (addition of grape spirit) before all sugar is consumed. After fortification, the wine is aged in conditioned oak vats for about \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before bottling. It is then bottled unfiltered, allowing continued evolution in the bottle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine shows deep, intense purpleblack color. On the nose: complex aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry, overlaid with notes of dark chocolate, exotic wood, black pepper, and delicate floral hints.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e On the palate: dense, concentrated fruit (black and red berries), firm sinewy tannins, good acidity balance, a lingering finish of fresh berry flavour and depth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePair with blue veins cheeses (Stilton, Roquefort), dark chocolate desserts, dried fruits (figs, apricots), walnuts or nuts in general. Also excellent as a contemplative wine on its own after a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe around \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Decant carefully (gently) to remove any sediment. Use a port glass or smaller red wine glass to concentrate aromas. After opening, consume within one or two days to enjoy its vibrancy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine is built for long life. Under ideal cellar conditions (cool, stable, dark, moderate humidity), it can evolve over decades. Its structure and acidity suggest it will develop tertiary complexity (leather, earth, dried fruit) while retaining fruit core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlend of traditional Douro varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e20.0 % (standard for Vintage Ports)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922273452246,"sku":null,"price":1678.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Taylor_SVargellasVinhaVelhaVintagePort2011.png?v=1773668073","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/taylors-vargellas-vinha-velha-vintage-port-2011-2011","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}