2022 Vintage Port Explorer Case, 2022

Burmester · Cálem · Quevedo · Messias · Passadouro · Barros

Description and Reviews:

The 2022 Vintage Port release offers a fresh and approachable style, shaped by a hot, dry growing season. Rather than a classic declaration year, it provides a unique opportunity to explore how different producers have interpreted the same conditions.

The 2022 vintage has produced wines of intensity, freshness and structure, with concentrated dark fruit, vibrant acidity and the firm tannins required for long ageing. This makes it an ideal vintage both for early exploration and for laying down.

Each bottle in this case captures a different expression of the Douro:

Burmester – powerful and structured, with dark berry fruit and spice

Cálem – polished and approachable, with rich plum and chocolate notes

Quevedo – vibrant and precise, showing fresh black fruit and floral lift

Messias – classic and balanced, with depth, grip and long ageing potential

Passadouro – elegant and mineral, with refined tannins and freshness

Barros – generous and fruit-forward, with smooth texture and warmth

Together, they offer a fascinating insight into how different producers have shaped the 2022 vintage — perfect for comparative tasting or building a cellar.

Why buy this case?
Explore a single vintage across multiple top producers
Ideal for tastings, gifts or starting a Vintage Port collection
A great way to secure wines for future drinking

Serving Advice:
Decant before serving. Drink young for vibrancy or cellar for further complexity.