Ramos-Vintage-2000
Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 2000
Vintage
2000
Region
Douro & Porto
Country
Portugal
Style
Fortified
Grape Varieties
60% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinta Barroca, 15% Blend of old vines
ABV
20%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
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Ramos Pinto
Founded in 1880 by Adriano Ramos Pinto, this Port House has always had a pioneering spirit – from the distinctive and stylish ‘art nouveau’ advertising from the 1900s to the continuing wide ranging vineyard research with results that have benefited the whole port trade. Champagne Louis Roederer, now the majority shareholder, perpetuates this philosophy and ensures continuity in a company renowned for wine-making excellence.
Read MoreViticulture
Ramos Pinto manages 187 hectares of prime vineyards in the Alto Corgo and Douro Superior, giving the house strong control over grape quality and harvest timing. Vintage Port 2000 is produced from traditional Douro varieties grown in the mountainous Douro valley. The region?s steep sites, warm conditions and schist-influenced soils provide the colour, tannin, concentration and acidity required for a classic, long-lived Vintage Port.
Vinification
The grapes were crushed by foot in the winepress, with fermentation lasting four to five days before being stopped through the addition of spirit. The wine was then racked and did not undergo hot treatment, cold treatment or filtration. It spent 20 months ageing in large oak, chestnut or mahogany casks and was bottled two years after harvest, in July 2002, following the classic Vintage Port approach.
2000
The 2000 vintage followed an exceptionally dry winter with virtually no rain. Cool, wet weather in April and May slowed vine development and flowering, leading to poor fruit set and a very small harvest. Dry conditions returned in June, and summer avoided extreme heat. A hot start to September accelerated maturity. When harvest began, the fruit was in excellent condition, with the slightly raisined character associated with high-quality Port grapes.
Tasting Note
The wine has an exceptionally deep, dense colour. The nose is complex, with red fruit compote, ripe plum, dark chocolate and pepper. The palate is elegant, well structured and full-bodied, with concentrated fruit, firm tannins and a velvety texture. Richness is balanced by freshness, giving the wine continued ageing potential. The finish is long, smooth and persistent, with dark fruit and spice notes.
Food Pairing
Pair with strong creamy cheeses, Stilton, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, fig and walnut tart, dark chocolate, roasted nuts or savour on its own after decanting.
Serving Suggestion
The wine should be opened and decanted two hours before being served, from 18º to 22ºC. For storage, the bottle should be laid horizontally in a cool place away from light.
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