Morgadio da Calçada Port Vintage 2007

2007 was a fabulous year for creating balanced Vintage ports in the Morgadio da Calçada style with great structure along with fine elegance and finesse. Wonderful to taste now, but for those with patience this wine will be amazing in a few decades.

Vinification

After several dry winters, the 2006/2007 winter was most useful in replenishing dwindling water reserves. In 2007 the harvest began in mid September. Apart from a brief thunderstorm on the 16th of September and the odd light shower at the end of the month, the harvest was carried out under excellent conditions. Fermenting musts exhibited dark colours with spectacular purple hues and very good acid balance.

Tasting Notes

The Morgadio da Calçada 2007 has benefited from a second winter to further close up its dense purple colour. On the aroma wild berries and dark fruits are evident which follow through on the palate with a smooth velvety texture and contrast with a delightfully rustic tannic finish.