Dow's Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira 2022 Vintage Port - 75cl

Senhora da Ribeira (The Lady of the River) is named after the small chapel which has stood for centuries next to an ancient river crossing guarded by two castles, one on either bank. Five generations of Symingtons have produced wine at Senhora da Ribeira and unsurprisingly we have a special affinity for this far-flung corner of the Douro. All the Senhora da Ribeira wines are produced at the property’s specialist on-site winery where small batches of grapes are trodden and fermented in modern lagares.

The Quinta is situated in the remote, hot, dry Douro Superior sub-region and commands a magnificent position on the north bank, overlooking a broad sweep of the Douro River. The schist soils, challenging conditions, and high proportion of old vines result in very low yields – amongst the lowest of any wine producing region on earth. Yields can be as low as 500g per vine and are rarely above 1 kg. The late ripening Touriga Franca, which thrives in abundant sunshine, is particularly suited to the southern orientation and is a key component of the Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Ports.

The 2022 Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port reveals the estate’s characteristic perfumed, floral aromas with lithe fruit pierced by piquant acidity. This Vintage Port is seductive, graceful, and irresistibly charming.