Quinta de la Rosa Rosé Port
This pretty pink Port is the latest addition to the outstanding range of Port produced by Quinta de la Rosa. Crafted from the traditional Port varieties, mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz the Rosé Port is made from the free run juice gathered when making the Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port. When the lagares (granite tanks) are filled with their best grapes they open the taps and let the juice run off before treading the Vintage Port. The free run juice is subsequently fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks before the addition of brandy to stop the fermentation. Remarkable freshness and minerality provided by the Quinta’s unique terroir, along with a steadfast desire to ensure that the brandy is well integrated means that all of Quinta de la Rosa's Ports are made in a drier ‘house style’ without any overpowering sweetness. Pretty dark pink in colour the Rosé Port shows seductive red fruits with hints of melon on the nose. On the palate, red apple and cherries combine wonderfully all the while maintaining La Rosa’s longer, drier finish than is customary with the style.
