Taylor’s Vargellas 1996 – Single Quinta Vintage Port 37,5 cl

Taylor’s Vargellas 1996 is an iconic Single Quinta Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s most legendary vineyards. Quinta de Vargellas is the backbone of Taylor’s famous Vintage Port – along with Quinta de Terra Feita – and is considered by many to be the most prestigious single vineyard expression in the world of Port.

In years when Taylor’s declares their classic Vintage Port, the grapes from Quinta de Vargellas are included in the final blend. But in select years, it is released as Single Quinta Vintage Port – and here you get to experience the unique signature of the land in its purest form.

The 1996 vintage shows exactly what Vargellas is known for: complexity, structure and elegance. The style is classic Taylor’s – dry, firm and fruit-driven, yet with an intense and concentrated power that makes Taylor Vintage Port one of the world’s greatest Ports. This 37.5 cl half-bottle is perfect for those who want to experience mature Vintage Port without opening a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep dark red with incipient brick-colored nuances at the edge.

Aroma: Intense and complex with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and ripe plums, accompanied by violets, spices and subtle notes of cedar and tobacco.

Palate: Elegant and structured with firm tannins and concentrated dark fruit. The combination of dryness and fruit sweetness creates a nice balance, while layers of cocoa, spice and ripe fruit add depth.

Finish: Long, powerful and harmonious with persistent fruit and spicy complexity.

The house behind – Taylor’s Port

Taylor’s is one of the oldest and most respected Port houses in the Douro and has been synonymous with quality and classic Vintage Port since 1692. The house is known for its firm, structured style and wines with great ageing potential.

Quinta de Vargellas, located in the eastern part of the Douro Valley, is considered one of the region’s finest vineyards. It produces grapes with intensity, elegance and distinctive structure – characteristics that are evident in this 1996 Single Quinta Vintage Port. A wine with historic weight and impressive ageing capacity.

• Product: Taylor’s Vargellas 1996 Single Quinta Vintage Port
• Type: Port wine (Single Quinta Vintage)
• Vintage: 1996
• Brand: Quinta de Vargellas
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Format: Half bottle
• Quantity: 37,5 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%