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Royal Oporto Colheita Port 2017

Royal Oporto Colheita Port 2017

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Dried Cherry, Caramel, Toasted Almond, and Vintage Power

Discover the power of the legendary 2017 Douro harvest with this exceptional Colheita Port from Royal Oporto. Aged exclusively in oak barrels, it captures a beautiful transition between vibrant youthful fruit and mature, nutty complexity. Expect a luscious core of dried cherry and baked plum seamlessly blended with rich caramel, toasted almond, and warm baking spice. A decadent, highly concentrated treat perfect for pairing with rich caramel desserts.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Rich & Concentrated ●●●●●
Sweetness Lusciously Sweet ●●●●●
Tannins Fully Resolved & Velvety ●●●●●
Acidity Balanced & Fresh ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Oxidative (Seasoned oak pipes) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • The Style: A Colheita is a single-vintage Tawny Port. While standard Tawnies are blends across multiple years, a Colheita captures the specific expression of one harvest, aged continuously in wood until bottling (a minimum of 7 years).
  • Historic Legacy: Produced under the Royal Oporto label by Real Companhia Velha, Portugal's oldest wine company, reflecting centuries of mastering the oxidative aging process.
  • Vintage Profile: 2017 is widely considered one of the greatest modern Douro vintages. Characterized by extreme heat and drought, it yielded phenomenally concentrated, powerful wines with massive aging potential. This Colheita captures that intensity perfectly.
  • Elevage: Because it is a relatively young Colheita, the extended aging in 550-liter seasoned oak pipes has just begun to shift the wine from its primary, jammy ruby phase into its tertiary, nutty tawny phase, offering a beautiful "best of both worlds" profile.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a deep, luminous amber-ruby with bricking at the rim, this 2017 Colheita opens with a highly concentrated and evolving bouquet. Rich aromas of dried cherry, baked red plum, and fruitcake are seamlessly layered with emerging tertiary notes of caramel, toasted almond, and a touch of vanilla spice. On the palate, the power of the 2017 vintage is evident—it is full-bodied, dense, and lusciously sweet, coating the mouth in a velvety texture. A vibrant streak of acidity cuts through the richness, leading to a long, beautifully balanced finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly chilled at 54-57°F (12-14°C) in a traditional Port glass to enhance its complex aromatics and balance the fortified alcohol.
  • Decanting: Not required. Colheita Port is filtered before bottling and is ready to enjoy immediately. It bridges the gap between fruit and nut profiles, making it a fantastic pairing for fruit tarts, crème caramel, or aged hard cheeses. Once opened, it will remain pristine in the refrigerator for several weeks.

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