PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 2018 Quinta do Portal Right On Time! Late Bottled Vintage 6 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION Quinta do Portal is a family fine winemaking company that embraced with passion the “Boutique Winery” concept. We are producers of Douro wines, premium Port Wines, fortified Moscatel wines and a little Olive Oil. The new project that started in the early 90’s of the XX century, had on its base Quinta dos Muros, a centenary estate of the Mansilha family and the Port Wine that was produced there for 4 generations. With a clear vision of the future, we made part of the first group of Douro winegrowers that believed in the Douro potential to make outstanding still wines. Paulo Coutinho has been the head winemaker since 1994. We also count with the expert consultancy from Pascal Chatonnet since 1992 for the Douro wines, and had the privilege to work with Jeremy Bull in the Port wines in the end of the 90´s and first years of the new century. Quality has always been our motto, as can be seen by the countless international awards and 90+ points reviews given to our wines, olive oil and our other services. We are members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose vision is a a world where companies join efforts and act together to slow and reverse climate change. In May 2022 we installed photovoltaic pannels that will allow us to produce 50% of our electricity needs. During the harvest we reuse the CO2 produced during fermentation to inert vats and "lagares". Our vineyards are under integrated farm management, a farming system that has the objective of producing high quality grapes by using natural resources and regulating mechanisms to replace polluting inputs and to secure sustainable farming. WINEMAKERS: Paulo Coutinho. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 90 Points, Higly Recommended, Revista de Vinhos 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2014 Vintage) 90 Points, Wine & Spirits (2014 Vintage) 91 Points, Wine Spectator (2013 Vintage) 91-92 Points, VertdeVin (2009 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (35%), Tinta Roriz (35%) & Touriga Franca (30%). VINIFICATION Manual harvest/grapes transported in boxes. Maceration in a press and closed stainless steel tank, at a temperature of 24-26ºC. Aging for four years in old casks. Unfiltered. TASTING NOTES With an attractive ruby color, this wine captivates with its excellent fragrance of red fruit, as well as spices and cocoa. Excellent presence in the mouth, with fine tannins. Beautiful harmony in a robust LBV! SERVING To enjoy with your ice cream or red berry jam, soft cheeses or drink it casually after your dinner at a get-together with friends.