Graham`s The Stone Terraces Vintage Port is produced from two low-yielding vineyards of just under 3 hectares laid out on magnificent stone terraces at Quinta dos Malvedos. The Symington family only produce this Vintage Port when these vineyards deliver wines of incomparable elegance and complexity. Given that the stone terraces are comprised of just a limited number of vines, the quality does not always align with the pattern of classic Vintage Port declarations – as was their assessment for 2021.
In the 2021 harvest, these vineyards delivered wines with an extraordinarily deep inky purple colour, pin sharp acidity, and wonderfully fresh scented aromas. Recognising the notable quality and potential, the Symingtons have chosen to bottle The Stone Terraces 2021 Vintage Port, this being just the fifth time that the family have made this micro-terroir Vintage Port – following 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Just 4,800 bottles will be produced.
The hand-built stone terraces date from the late 18th century and surround the estate house at Quinta dos Malvedos. Predominantly planted with mature Touriga Nacional, with a few younger plantings of Touriga Franca, Sousão and Alicante Bouschet, these vineyards deliver wines with a distinct profile, in great part, due to their aspects. The `Port Arthur` vineyard has an east and west-facing plot, while the `Vinha dos Cardenhos` faces north.
The 2021 growth cycle and harvest was one of the coolest in recent years, which allowed for gradual maturations and balanced ripening. The grapes from the stone-terraced vineyards were picked at the same time and co-fermented together to enhance the complexity, structure, and freshness. This is an incredibly elegant expression of The Stone Terraces Vintage Port, and will age beautifully in bottle (for drinking 2040-2070+).
Please note, this en primeur wine is limited to 1 case online. More may be available: please call 020 7584 7927 or email to enquire further.
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