Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port 2022 – Single Quinta Vintage Port

Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port 2022 is an intense and elegant Vintage Port from one of the Douro Valley’s most famous vineyards. The wine comes exclusively from Quinta de Vargellas, which has been a central part of Taylor’s for generations and is known for Port wines with great finesse, structure, and aging potential.

The 2022 vintage showcases the classic Vargellas style with concentrated dark fruit, freshness, and a distinctive structure. It is a port that already displays great intensity, yet is crafted to develop further complexity through many years of bottle aging.

Vintage Port from Quinta de Vargellas

Quinta de Vargellas is located in the Douro Superior region, where steep vineyards and a warm, dry climate provide optimal conditions for ripe and concentrated grapes. The old terraces and the schist-rich soil help create the characteristic style associated with Vargellas.

A Single Quinta Vintage Port comes from a single vineyard and a single vintage. Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas 2022 therefore offers a focused expression of both the vintage and the historic estate.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense and aromatic with dark berries, blackcurrants, and ripe blackberries. Floral notes and subtle spicy nuances add extra depth.

Palate: Concentrated and full-bodied with dark fruit, blackberries, and blackcurrants. Fresh acidity and distinct tannins create balance and give the wine a beautiful structure.

Finish: Long and persistent with dark fruit, spices, and an elegant freshness that underscores the wine’s potential for further development.

Serving and Aging

Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port 2022 can be enjoyed young for its powerful fruit and intense structure, but it will also be particularly interesting after extended bottle aging. Serve it with strong cheeses, dark chocolate, or as the perfect finish to a good meal.

As a young Vintage Port, the wine benefits from being decanted before serving. With extended bottle aging, sediment may naturally form.

The History of Taylor’s and Quinta de Vargellas

Taylor’s was founded in 1692 and ranks among the oldest and most renowned port houses. The house is particularly famous for its Vintage Ports and has, over the centuries, built a reputation for ports with great structure, elegance, and longevity.

Quinta de Vargellas has been one of Taylor’s most important estates since the late 1800s. The vineyard is located in the eastern part of the Douro and plays a key role in the house’s Vintage Port. When conditions are right, wine from the estate is also bottled as Quinta de Vargellas Single Quinta Vintage Port.

Product Information

• Type: Single Quinta Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2022
• Producer: Taylor’s
• Winery: Quinta de Vargellas
• Region: Douro, Portugal
• Volume: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol: 20%