Quinta De La Rosa
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Quinta De La Rosa,
Drink now,
The 2016 Tinto douROSA is unoaked and comes in at 14% alcohol. This is a fruity little Beaujolais-styled wine, but it typically does nicely. Its fresh fruit and vivid flavor are supported by its structure as a rule, some acidity to go with ripe tannins. Its freshness makes it sing. So, too, this year. I think the 2015 year was better for this style, granting that they are not side by side, but there isn't a huge difference in style, just changes along the margins. This is very pretty, a perfect summer red, something you can drink casually and a little cooler than normal. It is nicely priced and made for immediate consumption. It may hold a bit, but drink it as young as possible. It is worth leaning up just now.
Mark Squires, The Wine Advocate (summer 2018)
Mark Squires, The Wine Advocate (summer 2018)
Quinta De La Rosa,
Drink now,
Quinta de la Rosa is a small estate in the heart of the Alto Douro, owned and operated by the Bergqvist family. It remains one of the few Single Quintas where the vineyards start at the bank of the Douro and rise 450 meters to the towering top of the mountain. La Rosa and Tim Berqgvist are special. In many ways they represent what the Douro is all about: pride, courage, tradition and the determination to produce the finest product in one of nature’s most difficult climactic conditions.
A tall, chilled glass of white Port and tonic will convey you magically to the sun-drenched, riparian terraces of the bucolic Quinta de la Rosa in no time at all. Rich and rounded, the slight sweetness works well (try adding chopped mint rather than orange or lemon) and is wonderfully refreshing. Equally, it is delicious on its own – but always with a bowl of salted almonds.
A tall, chilled glass of white Port and tonic will convey you magically to the sun-drenched, riparian terraces of the bucolic Quinta de la Rosa in no time at all. Rich and rounded, the slight sweetness works well (try adding chopped mint rather than orange or lemon) and is wonderfully refreshing. Equally, it is delicious on its own – but always with a bowl of salted almonds.
Quinta De La Rosa,
Drink now,
The talents of winemaker Jorge Moreira have transformed the wines at this top estate of the Douro, Quinta de la Rosa. Established in the 19th century, owned and run by the Bergqvist family, La Rosa is blessed with vineyards of spectacular quality.
This wine is especially produced for Berry Bros. & Rudd and boasts La Rosa’s classic feminine charm and attractive aromatics, coupled with delicious accessibility and silky, warming sweet berry-fruit. This Port does not need decanting and is delicious to drink now.
This wine is especially produced for Berry Bros. & Rudd and boasts La Rosa’s classic feminine charm and attractive aromatics, coupled with delicious accessibility and silky, warming sweet berry-fruit. This Port does not need decanting and is delicious to drink now.
Quinta De La Rosa,
Ready, but will keep,
Quinta de la Rosa has forged a reputation for its elegant, “wine-lover’s” Ports and our LBV is no exception. This is full of ¬fine raspberry and blackberry fruit; a beautiful freshness mingling with sweet sophistication. The palate has real poise with intriguing layers of sweet spice combining with a savoury complexity. The ¬finish is long and moreish, with a slightly drier sensation than other Houses, making it a particularly fabulous match with a cheese course. The beauty of this LBV is that it is not overly rich and, by contrast, is fresh on its toes, encouraging (at least) another sip. Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
Quinta De La Rosa,
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A very elegant expression of Tawny where the overt ripeness is kept well in check, the nose exudes classic aromas of dried fruit, smoke and toasted nuts. On the palate it is complex with powerful dried fruit, figs, honey and almonds with a long warming finish. Wonderful with cheese or chocolate desserts this can also be served lightly chilled as an aperitif.
Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer
Sourced from A-graded grapes, foot-trodden and aged in eponymous pipes (550 litre casks) the range of tawny ports from La Rosa is impressive indeed. Paradoxically the prolonged and measured exposure to oxygen preserves a freshness beyond the seductive died fruit and walnut flavours. Post-prandial bliss in other words!
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer
Sourced from A-graded grapes, foot-trodden and aged in eponymous pipes (550 litre casks) the range of tawny ports from La Rosa is impressive indeed. Paradoxically the prolonged and measured exposure to oxygen preserves a freshness beyond the seductive died fruit and walnut flavours. Post-prandial bliss in other words!
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Quinta De La Rosa,
For laying down,
This 2004 is, in our opinion, Quinta de la Rosa’s finest vintage Port of that decade. It is elegant and exquisitely fresh, laden with crunchy yet succulent dark berry fruits allied to a complex savoury character. Some Ports of this style are too rich to enjoy more than one glass; this, however, has impressive balance and just the perfect structure to complement, rather than conflict with a moreish morsel of cheese.
Quinta De La Rosa,
For laying down,
Quinta de la Rosa has beautiful terraced A–graded vineyards just behind Pinhão in the heart of the Cima Corgo. Over the last few years the wining team of owner Sophia Bergqvist and winemaker Jorge Moreira have maintained the Quinta’s reputation for elegance of style, whilst adding another dimension of gravitas, nowhere better illustrated than by the 2011 vintage. Indeed Sophia is convinced that it will be their best ever and the evidence from the glass is persuasive. The blend is dominated by equal shares of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca with a little Souzão (as they spell it here it seems) added for good measure. Crushed blueberry, dark cherry, cloves and spice all presage a wine of extraordinary quality and unprecedented capacity to age.
Simon Field MW, Port Buyer
Simon Field MW, Port Buyer
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Quinta de La Rosa is a small estate in the heart of the Port wine-growing region in Alto Douro, near Pinhao, owned and operated by the Bergqvist family: Tim, his wife Patricia, son Philip and his two daughters, Sophia and Olivia, with the aid of the talented winemaker Jorge Moreira since 2002
The Quinta and its vineyards were given to Tim's mother as a Christening present by her parents, the Feurheerds, who established the property in 1906.
It remains one of the few Single Quintas where the vineyards start at the bank of the Douro and rise 450 meters to the towering top of the mountain. From the river's edge to the top, one passes through 11 different microclimates. This gives La Rosa great flexibility to add variety and complexity to its Port.
La Rosa and Tim Berqgvist are special. In many ways they represent what the Douro is all about... pride, courage, tradition, and the determination to produce the finest product from in one of natures' most difficult climactic conditions.
Quinta de la Rosa produces small quantities of superb quality Ports and red wine (Val da Clara Douro label)