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2017 Croft, Port, Portugal

  • Red
  • Luscious
  • Full Bodied
  • Touriga Nacional,Touriga Francesa,Tinta Roriz,Tinta Barroca,Tinto Cão
For laying down
Product: 20178012212
2017 Croft, Port, Portugal

Description

Bought by the Fladgate Partnership in 2001, after decades in the doldrums, the quality is shining through once again for the venerable house of Croft with a very fine-toned 2017. The wine reveals intriguing wild herb aromas and cool, fresh fruit, with a touch of toffee and even a whiff of something almost medicinal; a fascinating combination to evolve over the coming decades. Drink 2030-2045.
Tom Cave, Private Account Manager
Colour Red
Sweetness Luscious
Vintage 2017
Alcohol % 20.5
Maturity For laying down
Grape List Touriga Nacional,Touriga Francesa,Tinta Roriz,Tinta Barroca,Tinto Cão
Body Full Bodied
Producer Croft

About this wine

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is a highly regarded grape variety indigenous to Portugal, often considered the country's flagship red grape. Known for its intense aromas and flavours, the wines typically feature dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, and plums, along with distinctive floral notes like violets and hints of spices, herbs, and chocolate. These generally have high tannin levels, good acidity, and deep, dark colour, contributing to their structure and ageing potential.
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Croft

Croft has to be one of the most distinguished names in the Port industry. Founded over 300 years ago by a Yorkshireman, John Croft, who was one of the intrepid band of merchants to export wines to a British market unable to buy from Napoleonic France due to war. The firm’s activity dates back to 1588 which was also the first year of the first ever recorded shipments of Port wine.
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