{"product_id":"taylors-vintage-port-quinta-de-vargellas-2019-75cl","title":"Taylor's Vintage Port Quinta de Vargellas 2019 75cl","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eTaylor’s Quinta de Vargellas 2019 is a “Single-Quinta” Vintage Port from the prestigious estate Quinta de Vargellas — one of the most celebrated vineyards in the Douro Valley, owned by Taylor's Port. The 75 cl bottle delivers a refined, elegant, and age-worthy expression of vintage Port: concentrated, structured yet elegant, with pure fruit and classic Douro character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eQuinta de Vargellas is widely regarded as among the finest vineyards of the Douro, prized for producing ports of exceptional quality, complexity and longevity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking — Terroir \u0026amp; Harvest 2019\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eEstate \u0026amp; terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e: The grapes come exclusively from Quinta de Vargellas — a “Class A” vineyard located in the rugged, terraced slopes of the eastern Douro Valley. Its schist-rich soils and steep slopes contribute to grapes with intensity, finesse and distinctive Douro minerality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; vintage conditions (2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 2019 season at Vargellas began with an early budburst (early March), followed by a growing season that was overall cooler and slightly drier than average, though with heavy April rains. As the grapes began colouring (véraison), the July-August period remained relatively moderate — cooler than average in August, with some rainfall late in the month — which helped preserve high natural acidity and freshness.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eThese conditions produced grapes with good colour intensity, healthy skins, and lively acidity — excellent for crafting a vintage Port with clarity, freshness, and ageing potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eWinemaking \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The grapes are traditionally foot-tread in granite lagares, then fermented (under controlled conditions), preserving the purity of fruit and structure. The wine is matured in seasoned oak vats for about 18–24 months before bottling — unfiltered, to allow full development and long-term ageing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eTasting Notes — Colour, Aroma \u0026amp; Palate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep, intense purple-black core with a narrow magenta or red rim — typical of young Vintage Ports from Vargellas. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eNose (Aroma)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The bouquet is polished and precise, marked by pure bright fruit — dominant notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eraspberry and cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving a sense of freshness and “singing” fruit quality. Around this fruit core are subtle botanical and forest-floor notes: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003ewild herbs, woodland undergrowth (fern, bracken), wildflowers, and a hint of wood\/resin or gentle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. This layering gives the wine an elegant, complex aromatic profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003ePalate \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003ecompact, racy and refined\u003c\/strong\u003e — with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003elinear, fine-grained tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lively, vibrant acidity that gives a sense of freshness despite its richness. The “bright fruit” of raspberry, cherry and fresh grapes re-emerges, now joined by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eplum, darker berry notes, slight mineral tension, and subtle spiciness or darkness (hints of bitter chocolate or graphite \/ mineral edge depending on bottle and age)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003eThe finish is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003elong, elegant, and persistent\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the fruit and acidity lingering, and the structure offering poised tannins that promise good ageing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003eOverall — the wine shows a signature “Vargellas” quality: refined, fragrant, fruit-driven yet structured enough for long-term ageing, with elegance and balance rather than mere power. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053815652698,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/2737\/9546\/files\/Screenshot_6.jpg?v=1768849449","url":"https:\/\/rvdrinks.com\/products\/taylors-vintage-port-quinta-de-vargellas-2019-75cl","provider":"RV Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}