Vintage Character or Ruby Reserve ?

Posted by C.daSILVA / at Monday, May 07, 2012 / /

Vintage Character or Ruby Reserve ?

This blended Port is approved by the “Instituto do Vinho do Porto” tasting panel, the quality is necessarily better than the fine Ruby, produced with medium quality grapes.

Normally, what was left over from the three last Vintage years is used in the Ruby Reserve blend.

Since 2002 the appellation “Vintage Character” has been prohibited by the “Instituto do Vinho do Porto” to avoid the misunderstanding with a Vintage quality.
The Ruby Reserve presents an intense red dark purple colour and a vibrant aroma of wild berries blackberries and redcurrants, it has a really pulpy character.
A young and vivid fruity flavour, smooth and balanced, juicy, very inviting.

Cellaring: Store upright in a cool dark place.
Serving: Serve between 16 and 18ºC.
Served as an aperitif or paired with strong cheeses, or desserts based on wild berries or dark chocolate.

Gonçalo Devesas