Porta Dos Cavaleiros Reserva 1997

Great news for lovers of richly flavoured, venerable reds - a complex, mouthfilling taste of history … precious 1997 Reserva from an acclaimed cellar in Portugal.

When the Porta dos Cavaleiros cellar was sold, the new owners found this fine Reserva in a dark and dusty corner. Approaching its mature peak, this grand old '97 needed a deserving home … and they immediately thought of us.

This wine is a real treat for anyone who appreciates wines with a sense of place and history. It comes from the ancient Dão region, south-east of Porto, and is made from the fruit of low-yielding, 30-year-old vines. Then there's the label, made from cork (Portugal is the world's leading cork supplier) and an interesting conversation point at the dining table.

Lovely ruby colour, fading to an aged, brick red rim. Forest fruit aromas with mature, savoury notes followed by dried red fruit flavours and an evolved, gamey richness. Great with casseroles or light game dishes.