Six Grapes 'Vila Velha', Special Edition Reserve Ruby Port
Description and Reviews:
The Six Grapes ‘Special Vila Velha Edition’ is a limited bottling, drawn exclusively from the finest grapes grown at Quinta da Vila Velha – one of the four Douro estates that supplies Graham’s Port. The property was purchased by the late third-generation Port producer, James Symington, in 1987. For over three decades, James restored and extended the quinta into a well-tended 145-hectare riverside property with 55 hectares under vine. With its privileged position on the south bank of the Douro River, Vila Velha produces well-structured and balanced wines that form key components of Graham’s Vintage Ports.
Rupert Symington, CEO of Symington Family Estates and James’ son, commented: “We have bottled this limited edition wine to celebrate both my father and the estate that he restored over 30 years and has since passed into my care. With floral fragrances of pine resin and eucalyptus, together with an opulent palate of concentrated black fruits, the wine is a wonderful expression of Quinta da Vila Velha and a fitting tribute to my father’s work.”
The Symington family has produced this Special Edition Reserve Ruby Port to mark James’ passing in 2020 and to honour his role in developing Graham’s iconic Six Grapes label.
Varietal Composition: 56% Touriga Nacional 36% Touriga Franca 8% Alicante Bouschet
