Blackett Vintage Port 2017 – powerful and elegant vintage port from Douro

Blackett Vintage Port 2017 is an impressive vintage port from one of the most acclaimed vintages in recent times. Vintage port is only made in particularly good years when the grapes achieve exceptional quality. Therefore, this wine is an excellent example of the power, depth and intensity of the Douro Valley.

The grapes for this wine come from some of the best vineyards in the Douro, where steep terraces and slatey soil create perfect conditions for Port grapes. The climate produces grapes with high concentration, intense fruit and great structure. The result is a port with great power, depth and impressive ageing potential.

Vintage port is only aged in barrels for a short time and then develops further in the bottle for many years. This means the wine retains its intense fruit and deep color. Over time, it develops even greater complexity and elegance. The 2017 vintage is already known as a classic vintage that will develop beautifully in the cellar for decades.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine has a deep ruby red color, almost opaque. The aroma is intense and complex with notes of balsamic, flowers and dark chocolate. The taste is rich and concentrated with a nice structure. The aftertaste is long, fresh and very persistent, giving an elegant and powerful finish.

This vintage port is perfect with chocolate desserts, strong cheeses, nuts or as an exclusive after-dinner glass. It can also be cellared for many years where it will develop even greater depth and complexity.

The history of the house

Blackett Port is a classic Port house with roots in the Douro Valley. The house works with respect for the traditional methods that have created some of the world’s most coveted port wines over generations.

With a focus on quality, terroir and carefully selected grapes, Blackett produces port wines with great character and ageing potential. Their vintage Ports are particularly sought after by collectors and Port lovers because they combine intense fruit, structure and longevity.

Product data

• Producer: Blackett Port
• Type: Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2017
• Region: Douro
• Country: Portugal
• Maturation: Short barrel ageing followed by long bottle ageing
• Serving temperature: 16-18°C
• Aging potential: Very high aging potential
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%