Quinta do Pégo Vintage Port 2017 – Intensity, finesse and greatness from the Douro

Quinta do Pégo Vintage Port 2017 is a top-class port wine – created in one of the most famous vintages of recent times. This is a wine that brings together the raw power of the Douro Valley with an impressive elegance and depth. A true vintage port for connoisseurs, collectors and anyone who wants a great wine experience with both nerve and ageing potential.

The wine comes from Quinta do Pégo’s A-rated vineyards on the left bank of the Douro River, where steep, sun-drenched slopes and slatey soil provide perfect conditions for concentrated and complex grapes. The 2017 vintage is already considered legendary in the history of Port – characterized by low yields, extreme intensity and a rare balance between structure and finesse.

The Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Sousão grapes are carefully selected and vinified with great respect for tradition. The result is a vintage port with massive depth, precision and an impressive future ahead. It can be enjoyed young with great pleasure, but will reward patience for decades.

Tasting notes

The color is a deep and almost impenetrable dark purple. The aroma is intense and complex with layers of black cherries, ripe plums and raisins, complemented by balsamic notes, dried herbs and a subtle hint of spice.

In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied and powerful with silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that lifts the fruit and creates perfect balance. The palate offers dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and fine nuances of pepper and herbs. The aftertaste is long, concentrated and elegant – a port that lingers long after the last sip.

Serve slightly chilled and is sublime as an after dinner wine. Perfect with blue cheese, dark chocolate, intense desserts – or as a surprising match for game and pepper steak.

Aging and development

Quinta do Pégo Vintage Port 2017 is already charming now, but is also made for long aging. It can be stored for 20-50 years, where it will develop even greater complexity with nutty and tertiary aromas. A port that will only get better with time.

The history of the house

Quinta do Pégo is considered one of the hidden gems of the Douro Valley. The estate is run with great passion and precision and has fields among the best in the valley. Under the direction of Rozès’ head winemaker Manuel Henrique and with Wouter Pienaar as consultant, classic Port tradition is combined with modern expertise. The result is wines with soul, structure and international class.

• Product type: Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2017
• Producer: Quinta do Pégo
• Region: Douro, Portugal
• Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão
• Alcohol content: approx. 20%
• Aging potential: 20-50 years