€ 133,10 including VAT
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| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Content | 20% |
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| Region | Douro |
| Wine color | Red |
This 1999 Barros Vintage Port combines its Douro origins with the unique history of a single vintage. Vintage Port is bottled after a relatively short period of barrel aging and continues to develop in the bottle. With a mature vintage, that long evolution is an essential part of the tasting experience.
1999 was not a classic, collectively declared Vintage Port year. The Barros Vintage from this harvest demonstrates how a producer can release its own selection even outside of the major collective declarations. This gives this bottle an interesting place between the well-known vintages of 1997 and 2000.
When it comes to Vintage Port, it is important to distinguish between a general vintage declaration—when many houses release the same vintage—and a selective vintage declaration by an individual producer. A bottle from 1999 therefore deserves to be evaluated based on its own origin, aging, and character.
In a well-preserved older bottle, notes of prunes, blackberries, cocoa, and warm spices may emerge. The original tannins may soften over the years, while fruity notes gradually give way to a more complex bouquet. A fresh undertone remains important to balance the ripe flavors.
The character of old Vintage Port varies from bottle to bottle. Storage conditions, the condition of the cork, and the amount of time that has passed since opening can greatly influence the tasting experience. Therefore, pour slowly and discover how the aromas unfold in the glass.
Serve at around 16–18 °C. Stand the bottle upright beforehand so that any sediment can settle. Decant carefully shortly before pouring; older Vintage Ports, in particular, can change rapidly once opened. Store unopened bottles on their sides, in a cool, dark place.
Be sure to check out our Vintage Port Selection and discover other historic vintages from the Douro.
