Quinta de La Rosa Vintage Porto 2020/2023

A partnership with our esteemed winemaker Jorge Moreira, seeking to highlight the huge potential of the Douro Superior through expressive wines where the sub-region's rich, refined fruit combines with the perfect acidity and freshness that mark the winemaker's style.

The Wine Advocate
RP 92+

Reviewed by: Mark Squires

The 2020 Vintage Port, a typical field blend, spent 24 months in used vats before bottling in August 2022, with 108 grams per litre of residual sugar. There's a touch of cistus on entry, followed by a mid-palate crafted with plenty of elegance. It has reasonable depth and more finesse than most 2020s usually show.

A few hours in the glass let it expand and become more expressive in fruit terms too. The juicy finish, with plenty of black-fruit nuances, is quite delicious, and it has the structure to age satisfyingly.

It looks like a winner, but certainly needs some time to develop. The tannins aren't too harsh, which may lead some to think it's ready to enjoy. That would be a mistake. It held up well over several days, yet still didn't fully open. It's promising, but give it time. It still has some questions to answer in the cellar.

In particular, aired over several days, it became a little more alcoholic.

Published: 4 May 2023