Blackett
Blackett Port: ALCHEMY WINES' Masterpiece in Every Bottle
Characteristics of Blackett Port
Blackett offers a range of Port styles, including Vintage, Tawny, Ruby, and Late Bottled Vintage (LBV), each with their unique signatures. Regardless of style, all Blackett Ports carry a distinct refinement and depth, speaking volumes about their pedigree.
Their Vintage Ports are celebrated for their intense flavors and robust structure, unfolding a captivating bouquet of fruit and spice notes. Tawny Ports, matured in wooden barrels, present a sophisticated profile with hints of butterscotch, dried fruits, and walnuts. Their Ruby and LBV Ports, characterized by a vibrant, fruit-dominant nature, serve as excellent starting points for those new to the world of Port.
Technical Details
Blackett embraces traditional winemaking techniques, utilizing indigenous grape varietals such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão. The winemaking process incorporates traditional foot treading in stone lagares, followed by fermentation, which is halted by the addition of grape spirit, preserving the wine's characteristic sweetness.
Gastronomic Suggestions
Blackett's Ports offer splendid flexibility when it comes to food pairing. Their Vintage and LBV Ports pair harmoniously with strong cheeses and chocolate desserts, while the Tawny Ports, with their nutty and dried fruit nuances, are a perfect match for creamy desserts, blue cheeses, and rich terrines. The lively, fruit-forward character of the Ruby Ports pairs excellently with cheese platters or fruit tarts.
Vineyard Practices
Blackett, under the guidance of ALCHEMY WINES, maintains sustainable vineyard practices, demonstrating profound respect for the indigenous grape varieties and the unique terroir of the Douro Valley. The region's rugged terrain calls for manual vineyard management, fostering a balanced relationship between the land and the winemaking process.
Notable Vintage Years
Blackett's Vintage Ports, notably the acclaimed 1997, 2005, and 2011 vintages, reflect both the superior quality of the harvest and the masterful craftsmanship of the winemakers under the ALCHEMY WINES umbrella.
Blackett, as an integral part of the ALCHEMY WINES family, continues to uphold the esteemed legacy of Port wine. Through its commitment to tradition and constant innovation, it crafts unique, high-quality expressions that capture the essence of the Douro Valley
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Délio Mesquita
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2013
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Blackett Very Old Port Wine is a Port wine with more than a century of age, being the maximum exponent of the exclusivity that characterizes Alchemy Wines. It is the first Very Old Port wine released by Alchemy Wines in a limited edition production. Naturally, it will be a wine for the most demanding Port wine lovers.
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