Intermediate
The importance of the quality of the ‘Aguardente’ in the making of Port wines
The ‘Aguardente’ (also called ‘Aguardiente’) is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is used to fortify wines when a winemaker wants to make a fortified wine…
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Tasting Note: Porto Quevedo, 20 years Tawny Port
Comments = great complexity, well balanced, long finish
Final Grade = B+
/A-
Tasting Note: Quinta de la Rosa, 2010, Colheita Porto
Comments = great complexity, well balanced, enjoyable bouquet
Final Grade = A-
/B+
Tasting Note: Late Bottled Vintage Porto, 2014, Quinta do Noval
Comments = Need further aging to develop its full potential and smooth its tannins
Final Grade = B+
/B
Tasting Note: Dow’s, Ruby Porto, Porto
Comments = this is not a faulty wine, it is balanced and fruity. It is also a good deal for the price. However, its lack of complexity (outside of its fully fruity profile) prevents it to be graded higher
Final Grade = B