ProducerVallegre
RegionDouro
GrapesViosinho, Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Arinto, Cercial, Rabigato
AgeingWhite Colheita, at least 7 years in cask
Serving10-12°C

Producer	Vallegre
Region	Douro
Grapes	Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Arinto, Cercial, Rabigato
Ageing	White Colheita, at least 7 years in cask
Serving	10-12°C Store upright, at a constant temperature and away from direct light
Scores	93/100 Decanter

A 2011 white Colheita: hazelnut, walnut, orange and apricot.

Tasting note

Clear and bright, with a beautiful golden colour. A very complex aroma of dried fruit such as hazelnuts, walnuts and roasted almonds, with orange and apricot. Full and fresh on the palate, with very well-balanced acidity.

The story

A white Colheita comes from a single harvest and ages for at least seven years in cask.

Food pairing

With foie gras and intense, creamy cheeses, and also lovely with sweet desserts.

The producer

Vallegre is based at Quinta da Vista Alegre, in the Cima Corgo, on the right bank of the Douro between the mouth of the Pinhão and Covas do Douro. The quinta’s vineyards have been making wine since the 19th century. The quinta belongs to the Cunha Barros family, and in 1998 the company took the name Vallegre, a blend of its two main quintas: Valle Longo and Vista Alegre. At Quinta da Vista Alegre the grapes for Port are still foot-trodden in old stone lagares. Besides Port, Vallegre also makes unfortified Douro wines.

Critics & Awards

93/100 Decanter World Wine Awards | Tasted: Jan 2021