Croft Quinta de Roeda Serikos 2017 x 3 Bottles.

THE FIRST VINTAGE PORT MADE EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE PRODUCE OF THE OLD, HISTORIC VINEYARD PLOTS ON THE COMPANY’S FLAGSHIP PROPERTY, QUINTA DA ROÊDA. NAMED SĒRIKOS, A HISTORICAL REFERENCE TO THE PROPERTY’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE PRODUCTION OF SILK FOLLOWING THE DESTRUCTION OF ITS VINEYARDS BY PHYLLOXERA AND TO THE SILKEN QUALITY OF ITS WINES.

TASTING NOTES: Inky black centre in a slender ring of deep purple. The nose opens with a dazzling peacock’s tail of scents and aromas. The rich, ripe fruit, which is a consistent feature of the wines of Quinta da Roêda, has developed a kaleidoscopic complexity, crisp red berry aromas blending with ripe, succulent black fruits and a fresh grapiness. The signature Roêda eucalyptus and rock rose scents merge with hints of crushed mint, fresh citrus notes and a pot-pourri of savoury herbs and dried rose petal. The wine opens a treasure chest of surprising nuances as it develops in the glass. On the palate the wine is thick, dense and silky, packed with opulent fruit and supported by a mesh of tightly-woven tannins. This magnificent expression of the oldest vineyard plots at Quinta da Roêda showcases the old vines’ remarkable qualities and their ability to open doors on unexpected new dimensions of aroma.

The 2017 Sērikos Quinta da Roeda Vintage Port is a field blend of typical grapes, like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca, among others. It was aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak and comes in with 96 grams of residual sugar. This has only been seen as tank sample in the past. The fruit for this is sourced from vineyards planted in the late 19th century to the 1930s. Much tighter than the regular Croft, even after decanting, this is precise and focused with superb finesse. The expressive fruit, though, is even better than the fine structure. This is a winner on all fronts, but be a bit patient. It has plenty of upside potential in the cellar - 95 Points The Wine Advocate Aug 19, 2022.