Vintus

Vintage Port, Porto

• 2007 Vintage

  The 2007 Vintage Port from Quinta da Romaneira has a deep, rich ruby color. Its fine and exotic bouquet sets it apart from many of the 2007 vintage ports that have been produced.  Full-bodied, with impressive structure and concentration and solid tannins, the 2007 Romaneira has fine balance and wonderful length.

  • “A very expressive nose with blackberry, liquorices, a touch of fruitcake and freshly tilled soil. Good definition. The palate has wonderful concentration, with an almost viscous texture, good acidity cutting through those layers of rich black, saturated fruit, leading to a honeyed, svelte finish that caresses the mouth. Superb.” 95 Points Neal Martin, Wine Advocate

  • "Cask sample. The wine division of AXA's Managing Director Christian Seely purchased the 400 hectare property in 2004 and took the 40 hectares that were in disrepair and slowly but surely has been renovating the vineyards and now there are currently 80 hectares planted, along with fixing up the four lagares and of course, there was an amazing hotel built on the property. Focused on this 2007 Vintage Port, I obtained a sample bottle and spent four days evaluating it. The tasting note that follows is from this sampling, but a brief mention -- just after the harvest concluded this year, I visited the Quinta and was fortunate to try this fine VP again to see how it had evolved (more in a moment). But first, back to the TN. Lively but dark fruit aromas of smoky prune and black cherries with a floral element of dried rose petal provided a wonderful bouquet. Rich, nearly full-bodied in weight, soft and ultimately approachable, this is a fruit driven Port with enough crisp acidity and prominent, yet resolved tannins that will provide the ability to age for up to two decades. Soft, macerated Morello cherry and smoky plums deliver sweet fruit flavors in a balanced and sensuous package, fleshy and with bold flavors. This doesn't seem to have the stuffing for the long haul; nonetheless, it is packed with delicious juice that's quite easy to enjoy right now. Back to our visit, (to Romaneira) -- when trying this VP six weeks ago, it had fleshed out nicely and was every bit as good as the bottle I spent four days with. It is very solid and provided another data point (and a consistent one). As the vineyards continue being redeveloped and gain some further vine age, this property is going to be one to keep an eye on." 93 Points Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port

  • "Fantastically focused dark spicy nose with amazing floral aromatics, and blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. The palate is dense with focused dark fruit. Complex with notes of olive and spice, as well as complex herby notes. Delicious, pure and vinous." 95 Points Jamie Goode, Wine Anorak