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Vintage port is at the top of the port hierarchy. It is a product of one exceptional year and always sourced from the very best vineyards. Well-preserved vintage Ports are among the oldest wines in the world. The decision to 'declare' a port as vintage rests with the port house and must be approved by the (port) institute. A vintage port is bottled after two years of barrel aging. The wine then matures slowly in the bottle. At a young age, the vintage port is full and fruity with lots of tannins. It takes at least 15-20 years for the best vintage port to reach its peak. A vintage port can age very well, if properly preserved. Therefore, always put the bottles in a cool, dark place.
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