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Ramos Pinto 1983 Vintage Port presented in a 75cl bottle – a great example of a mature Vintage Port for drinking now, and it will make an excellent gift for anyone born in 1983. It will need decanting, so please read our Guide to Decanting Port.
Ramos Pinto was founded in 1880 by brothers Antonio and Adriano and has always had a pioneering spirit. In the early 20th century, it became noted for its innovative and enterprising commercial strategies, including the distinctive Art Nouveau advertising campaign. Ramos Pinto is run today by the heirs of these two energetic vintners: Jorge Rosas, Export Director and João Nicolau de Almeida, the oenologist who was responsible for officially identifying the five key grape varieties.
In 1990, Ramos Pinto became part of the Champagne Louis Roederer group, which shares a similar family-owned history and has since enjoyed significant investment and further improvements in quality.
Ramos Pinto Port wines are vinified at Quinta do Bom Retiro, one of four Quintas the company owns, along with Quinta da Urtiga, adjacent to Bom Retiro, Quinta da Ervamoira, in the far upper Douro, and Quinta dos Bons Ares, a cooler site with some of the highest vineyards in the Douro.
Ramos Pinto enjoys the distinction of holding the largest proportion of vineyards in relation to its production, giving it a high degree of control over viticultural methods at harvest time. The House tends 187 hectares (460 acres) of prime vineyards in the Alto Corgo and Douro Superior areas of the famed Douro region, the mountainous valleys formed by the Douro River and its tributaries.
Grapes for the Ramos Vintage 1983 Vintage Port are trodden by foot in traditional stone lagares and this age-old technique allows for the juice of the fruit to be extracted more efficiently and less violently. After having concluded the first steps of vinification, the wines are transported to the historical wine cellars at Vila Nova de Gaia, where they undergo a long ageing process.
Ramos Pinto 1983 Vintage Port is made from a blend of grapes: 50% Tinta Barroca, 20% Touriga Nacional and other varieties from old, established vineyards.
A dry winter and a largely rainy spring. Flowering was poor at many of the vineyards. The year was unusually cold, even in August. September was warm. The harvest was late and perfect. The wines are rich in
tannins and very aromatic, with a great ageing potential.
The Ramos Pinto 1983 Vintage Port is a vibrant, mature wine with a deep cherry-red hue and garnet edges. Its nose bursts with red berry, cherry, and plum preserves, layered with dark currant, chocolate, and hints of coffee and maple syrup.
On the palate, it offers a smooth, velvety texture with a solid, fruity attack of red and dark fruits, balanced by elegant tannins and a touch of herbal cranberry. With a long, lush finish, this medium-bodied port remains energetic and harmonious,
Served after dinner, it pairs well with cheeses from the Serra da Estrela region of Portugal and blue cheeses like Stilton and Gorgonzola.
It also pairs well with a strong cigar.
94/100 Wine Advocate 2016
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