Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port 2017 Gift Boxed 75cl

Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port 2017 Gift Boxed

"Vinha Velha" means "old vine". This wine comes only from the oldest plots on Quinta de Vargellas's walled terraces, where the vines are on average around a hundred years old. Some were planted by Dick Yeatman in 1927. The old vineyards are a field blend of well-known Port grapes and rare historic varieties.

Because the vines' deep roots give small yields of intensely concentrated fruit, Taylor's bottles Vinha Velha only in exceptional years: 2017 was only the eighth release since the first in 1995. The year was hot and dry but with moderate ripening temperatures, and picking at Vargellas began on 1 September, the earliest start since the legendary 1945 vintage. The result is a Port of extraordinary depth, structure and aromatic complexity, built to age for decades.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Opaque, near-black ruby with a slim purple rim.
• Nose: Complex and layered, and it keeps developing as it breathes. A deep core of dark berries, bramble, cassis and black cherry is lifted by a flinty, mineral edge, wild herbs and cedar. With time in the glass, it moves towards more mature notes of beeswax, leather and cigar box.
• Palate: Concentrated black and red berry fruit, framed by thick, grainy tannins that give the wine real power and structure.
• Finish: The fruit builds steadily towards a long, intense close, showing the scale that old vines achieved in 2017.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

This pairs beautifully with savoury dishes such as blue cheese, aged cheddar, roasted walnuts or charcuterie with earthy depth that complements its dark‑berry richness and cedar‑herb complexity. For sweet matches enjoy with dried figs, apricot tart, dark chocolate desserts or spiced berry puddings which echo its cassis intensity and brambly woodland fruit.

• Cheese
• Desserts

Why We Love This Vintage Port

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room..

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Stu, WSET 2

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Taylors

Port Type: Vintage Port

Port Style: Full-Bodied

Port Sweetness: Very Sweet

Vintage: 2017

Size: 75cl

ABV: 19.5%

Dietary:

Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port 2017 supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Taylors

Founded in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest and most respected Port houses in Portugal. With over three centuries of expertise, Taylor’s has remained a family-owned business dedicated to producing premium Ports from the Douro Valley. Known for its commitment to tradition and quality, Taylor’s combines centuries-old winemaking methods with modern craftsmanship, earning a global reputation for excellence.

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