1982 Calem 'Quinta Da Foz' Vintage Port, Portugal

Here’s a detailed tasting profile of the 1982 Cálem 'Quinta da Foz' Vintage Port, a mature single-quinta expression from one of Portugal’s historic producers:

🍷 Tasting Notes

Color :- Mature yellow-ruby hue, showing its age gracefully

Nose:- Aromas of old grocery shop, herbs, and gingerbread. Notes of toffee, candy, and subtle spice. Hints of dried fruit and mellow oak

Palate :- Medium-bodied and fully mature. Flavors of toffee, ginger, and sweet candy. Elegant tannins still present, adding structure. Smooth and balanced with a long, lovely finish

Finish:- Lingering sweetness with soft spice and caramel tones. Very approachable and enjoyable in its current state

🛠️ Production Details

Producer: Cálem

Quinta: Quinta da Foz (located at the mouth of the Rio Pinhão)

Vintage: 1982

ABV: ~20%

Grapes: Traditional Douro varieties including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, and Tinto Cão

Maturation: Bottled after 2 years in cask, then aged in bottle for decades