€ 325,00 including VAT
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Taylor Fladgate Very Old Single Harvest Port 1968 is a historic, oak-aged Port from a single vintage. It features a refined style with notes of dried fruit, walnuts, and citrus zest.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Wine color | Amber |
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| Region | Douro |
| Grape variety | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
On this Taylor Fladgate bottle, 1968 isn’t just a year printed on the label. It refers to the vintage from which the wine was made. The long aging in wood subsequently gave the Port a character that differs greatly from young Ruby and bottle-aged Vintage Port.
1968 is remembered as a year of profound social change, including the student protests in Paris. In the Douro region, the harvest from which this Single Harvest was made took place that same year. While the world was changing, the wine had time to develop its own character while aging in wood. This creates a tangible connection between the bottle and the past, without the historical context overshadowing the story of the Port itself.
Walnuts, dried fruits, candied citrus, and subtle spice notes shape its aromatic profile. The richness of an aged Tawny is beautifully balanced by a fresh undertone. In a large glass, the various nuances gradually become more apparent.
Serve slightly chilled and take a moment to appreciate the aroma before tasting. This wine pairs beautifully with nut-based desserts or aged cheeses, but is also enjoyable on its own. As a gift, a bottle from 1968 can hold a very personal significance.
The exact barrel aging depends on when the wine was bottled. Store the bottle carefully and, if you like, compare it with the 1967 vintage to discover the nuances between historic vintages.
See also the 1967 Single Harvest at Port2Port.
