Baronesa de Vilar Port Finish (magnum) 2016

Alvaro van Zeller’s family are most famous for establishing the finest port house of all time, Quinta do Noval. They are no longer there, but have a number of other remarkable estates, while Alvaro himself is famous for establishing the reputation of Douro’s dry reds. Named after his grandmother, Baronesa combines the family’s two talents: making a lavish Douro red from three top grapes, and finishing it in old port barrels to lend an extra layer of richness. All the grapes are from the Van Zellers’ Douro vineyards, hand picked, gently pressed and fermented to extract all their deep colour and floral aromas. Ten months in port barrels has added to the dense spice and complexity, as you might imagine. Decant and enjoy with slow-cooked lamb.