From a very classic Vintage year, and mainly aged in the Douro before being transferred to Vila Nova de Gaia, it is very much into the Barao de Vilar style. Caramel, roasted coffee bean, dried fruits and toasted wood, slightly lifting on the nose with good amount of freshness and a very silky texture. The finish is long and clean.
Mark Squires (Robert parker 2015) 93 points: "The 1975 Colheita Port is a blend of 35% Touriga Franca, 15% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Barroca, 15% Tinta Roriz and 15% Tinto Cão, coming in at 133 grams per liter of residual sugar. It is light, but lingering. While it is relatively light for its age, it still seems to have more concentration than the 1982, also reviewed, plus a sharper, more intense feel. That has some pros and cons. The acidity and the age lend this more complexity, but it does finish rather sharply, without quite the same sex appeal. Overall, it does the job. Here, as with most all Tawnies, it is important to drink this a bit cool."
Vintage: 1975
Alcohol content: 20%
Volume: 75 cl
Grapes: Blend of traditional Douro grapes
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 13 to 14 C
Last: 6 to 8 weeks after opening
Pairing: Like any Tawny Port this 75 will match all kinds of desserts such as a creme brûlée or an almond tart. It may also be served as a digestive with or without a cigar.
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