Picture the last hour of a long night. Plates cleared, no rush to be anywhere, and you want one small glass that tastes like a treat. This is it. Valdouro Ruby is deep, sweet and loaded with ripe dark fruit, the kind of pour that makes a square of dark chocolate or a hunk of cheese feel like an event. A little goes a long way, so one bottle stretches across plenty of slow evenings.
Pour it and the colour gives it away: deep, glossy ruby. The nose is all ripe blackberry and dark cherry, with a soft hint of oak sitting behind the fruit. First sip is properly sweet and full-bodied, like blackberry and plum jam with a warm glow from the brandy underneath. It is rich without being heavy-handed, and it finishes smooth and a touch spiced. Think of it as dessert in a glass rather than something to neck by the pint.
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Where it's from
This comes out of Portugal's Douro Valley, the steep terraced river country where port has been made for centuries. The grapes are the classic Douro crew, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca, grown on rocky schist soils. Mid-ferment they stop the wine with a hit of grape brandy, which keeps the natural sweetness and bumps up the strength. Then it rests in oak for at least three years to round it off. Valdouro is made by the long-running Krohn house, an old name in the port world based in Vila Nova de Gaia across the river from Porto.
Good to know
- What is the price of Valdouro Ruby Porto 75cl?
Valdouro Ruby Porto 75cl is KSh 3,219 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Valdouro Ruby Port 75cl taste like?
Deep, sweet and full-bodied, with ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum-jam flavours and a soft oaky, spiced finish. It tastes like dessert in a glass.
- What is the ABV of Valdouro Ruby Port?
It is 19% ABV, fortified with grape brandy, so it is stronger than regular wine and meant for small glasses.
- How do I serve Valdouro Ruby Port?
Serve it lightly cool at 14 to 16C in a small glass, neat. Pop it in the fridge for a bit before pouring, no ice needed.
- What pairs with Valdouro Ruby Port?
Dark chocolate, mature or blue cheese, salted nuts, and fruity puddings. It is also lovely on its own as a nightcap.
- Where is Valdouro Ruby Port from?
From the Douro Valley in Portugal, made by the Krohn house in Vila Nova de Gaia. It is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca.
- Is Valdouro Ruby Port sweet?
Yes, it is a sweet fortified wine. The fermentation is stopped early with brandy, which leaves plenty of natural grape sweetness in the glass.
Valdouro Ruby Porto 75cl
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Valdouro Ruby Porto 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Valdouro Ruby Porto 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,219. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.