Vista Alegre 1934 Colheita Port (75cl)

This is a Colheita from Quinta da Vista Alegre, made from grapes harvested in 1934. A Colheita is a Tawny port from a single harvest year, kept in cask for at least seven years and often far longer. This one stayed in cask until it was bottled in 2018. It is soft and polished, with a clean, appealing taste of brown-sugar cake and a warm, charming glow. Sweetness, fruit and a touch of smoke sit in good balance. Serve it lightly chilled at the end of a meal, with sweet desserts, ripe cheeses such as a strong blue, or with chocolate, walnuts, crème brûlée or coffee.