Quevedo, 1986

White Colheita Port
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Description and Reviews:
Quevedo 1986 White Colheita Port

The Quevedo 1986 White Colheita Port is an exceptional and very rare example of long-aged White Port from the Douro Valley. Drawn from a single harvest and matured in seasoned oak casks for many decades, it shows the extraordinary complexity that patient cask ageing can bring to the traditional white grape varieties of the region.

Unlike many historic Port houses that matured their wines in the cooler lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Quevedo family have traditionally aged their Colheitas at the family winery in São João da Pesqueira in the Douro Valley. The warmer inland climate promotes a deeper oxidative evolution, producing wines of notable concentration, structure and aromatic complexity.

The wine displays a deep amber colour with golden reflections, indicating its long time in cask. The nose is refined and layered, revealing aromas of dried citrus peel, honeyed almonds and orange marmalade, with further notes of walnut, caramelised fruit and subtle spice emerging with time in the glass.

The palate is rich yet beautifully balanced, combining concentrated flavours of candied citrus, roasted nuts and dried apricot with the natural freshness that is characteristic of well-aged white Colheitas. The texture is smooth and harmonious, with a sweetness that remains elegant and controlled.

The finish is long and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of toasted nuts, honey and warm spice.

Bottled only in very limited quantities, the Quevedo 1986 White Colheita is a fascinating and highly individual Port — a rare opportunity to experience a mature White Colheita that has evolved slowly over many decades in cask.

Serving suggestion: best served lightly chilled. Excellent on its own, or with desserts based around nuts, caramel or citrus.