€ 67,76 including VAT
Op voorraad
Croft Vintage Port 2000 comes from an excellent vintage in the Douro. The combination of ripe dark fruit and structure gives this wine character and aging potential.
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Grape variety | |
| Bottle size | |
| Region | Douro |
| Packaging | |
| Wine color | Red |
The 2000 Croft Vintage Port combines the rich tradition of a historic port house with an exceptional vintage. The 2000 harvest not only marked the beginning of a new millennium but also produced powerful Vintage Ports in the Douro. Croft is known for a fruit-driven style in which concentration and a certain smoothness complement each other.
2000 is one of the widely declared Vintage Port vintages. In this vintage year, numerous port houses chose to release their best wines as Vintage Port. This widespread declaration underscores the exceptional reputation of the harvest in the Douro, while each producer maintains its own style and selection.
Croft is one of the oldest names in the world of port. The house’s history dates back to 1588. In the Douro region, the steep slopes and significant variations between vineyards play an important role. The conditions of each vintage help determine the level of ripeness, freshness, and structure that the grapes develop.
The year 2000, the millennium year, was an important vintage year in the Douro. The wines are known for their concentration and potential for further aging in the bottle. A Vintage Port is bottled after a relatively short period in cask and then continues to age in the bottle. As a result, the same wine may exhibit primarily dark fruit and tannins when young, while softer and more layered aromas can develop after longer aging. The condition of the bottle and the storage temperature remain important factors in this process.
Expect black currants, ripe plums, and dark cherries, complemented by floral notes, cocoa, and subtle spices. The flavor is rich and concentrated, with tannins that give the wine structure. The fresh acidity keeps the wine lively and balances out the sweetness.
Serve at around 16–18 degrees Celsius. Since a 2000 Vintage Port has matured by now, it’s wise to decant it gently to separate any sediment. Pair it with dark chocolate or blue cheese, or taste the wine on its own to appreciate its evolution.
View Our Vintage Ports and compare this vintage with other classic Vintage Ports from the Douro.
