What is a Single Quinta Port?

• A. A high quality port from a single harvest from a single estate or Quinta. The wines are aged and bottled in the same way as Vintage Port but are ready to drink immediately and will age well in bottle. A sediment is thrown so decanting is required.
• B. A blend from several Quintas.
• C. A ruby Port aged in oak.
• D. A white Port.

Answer: (A)

Single Quinta Port is a high-quality Port made from grapes grown on one estate (Quinta) from a single harvest. Because it comes from a single Quinta, the wine reflects that site’s character, and it is aged and bottled in the same way as Vintage Port. It is released ready to drink but will age well in the bottle, often developing sediment that means decanting is advisable. This distinguishes it from blends from several Quintas, which would not be a Single Quinta. It also differs from a ruby Port aged in oak or from a white Port, which are different styles entirely.