Well it’s official, “Real Men Drink Port… and ladies do too!” There’s a new book out that says so, so it must be true!
However, joking aside, Port is a popular drink for many, and rightly so. It is perfect for Christmas and the colder, dark days of winter, with the range of Ports such, that there is one for almost every occasion.
Whether you just want a light, easy drinking Ruby, a slightly more spicy LBV or the rich and complex Colheitas and Vintage Ports or possibly the wonderfully smooth and nutty flavours in a Tawny, there really is a Port for almost every palate and occasion and we haven’t even mentioned the white Ports yet!
There are a myriad of Port houses, some very famous, well known and large and some less well known and smaller names that are, nonetheless, equal in their quality and range. One such smaller, quality Port house is called Vallegre.
The main property of Vallegre is Quinta da Vista Alegre, which is situated on the north bank of the Douro a short distance from Pinhão. Being South facing at an altitude of about 250 metres it has a climate which is favourable for the perfect maturation of the grapes. The terroir consists of steeply inclined schist. Some of the vines are more that 80 years old while others are younger due to a restructuring plan that commenced some 25 years ago. The vines, all of which are classified as category A, include predominantly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Sousão and Tinta Cão. The quinta location is stunningly beautiful; “Vista Alegre” means delightful view.
A pallet with a range of their Ports has recently been imported direct from Vallegre.
You can view the full range of Ports we stock from Vallegre Port by clicking these words!