Dow's Vintage Port 1997
750 ml Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca Douro, Portugal 1997
Dow's Vintage Port 1997 is a dry, very full-bodied fortified from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca (Port, Portugal), in the fortified style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, steak, venison, beef stew.
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£95.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Touriga Nacional + Touriga Franca prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Touriga Nacional + Touriga Franca prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Touriga Nacional + Touriga Franca prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Touriga Nacional + Touriga Franca prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Fortified
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Colour
Fortified
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Origin
Port · Douro · Portugal
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Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
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ABV
20%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
after dinner · christmas · gift
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About Touriga Nacional
Typical aromas: violet, blackberry, blueberry, bergamot, rock rose. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Touriga Nacional · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
This bottle is a Tanners Oddment – a rare find, timeless classic, unique gem from our carefully curated cellar. Available in limited quantities, each bottle offers a special opportunity to own and enjoy something truly exceptional. If you require any further information please contact our fine wine team.
Other vintages of Dow's Vintage Port we list
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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