Quevedo Rosé Port

Type

Rosé Port

Alcohol percentage

18.5%

Tasting notes

Colour: bright raspberry pink to light salmon pink with a lively and fresh appearance.

Nose: inviting and fruity with distinct aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and juicy watermelon, complemented by subtle floral and tropical nuances.

Palate: smooth, fruity, and refreshing with notes of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and ripe tropical fruit. The soft, velvety structure is beautifully balanced by fresh acidity. The finish is clean, soft, and refreshing with a pleasant balance between fruity sweetness and freshness.

Style

Modern, fruity, and accessible with plenty of freshness and a distinct red fruit character. A versatile Rosé Port that is excellent served chilled and is particularly suitable as a base for refreshing cocktails.

Maturation

After short contact with the grape skins, fermentation takes place at a low temperature to optimally preserve the fresh and delicate fruit aromas.

The Port then matures for approximately 6 months in stainless steel tanks, maintaining its youthful and vibrant character without the influence of wood.

Maturation & Potential

Developed to be drunk young and fresh. The bottle does not need to be decanted.
Keep refrigerated after opening and preferably consume within 4 to 6 weeks.

Food pairing

Excellent when paired with:

• Aperitif snacks
• Salted almonds
• Olives
• Charcuterie
• Melon with Parma ham
• Soft cheeses
• Fruit salad
• Fruit tarts
• Desserts with strawberries or red fruit

Also particularly suitable to drink ice cold as an aperitif or as a base for a refreshing cocktail.

Serving temperature

6–8°C

Rosé Port Tonic

The fresh and fruity style of Quevedo Rosé Port makes it ideal for a summery Port Tonic. Easy to make and perfect as an aperitif, for social gatherings, parties, or on a sunny terrace.

Ingredients

• 50 ml Quevedo Rosé Port
• 100 ml Indian Tonic
• Plenty of ice

Preparation

Fill a large wine glass with plenty of ice. Pour 50 ml of Quevedo Rosé Port into the glass and add 100 ml of Indian Tonic.

Stir briefly and gently.

Choose your favourite garnish:

Herbal & fresh
Add a slice of lemon and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Fresh & bittersweet
Garnish with a slice of grapefruit for a refreshing citrus note that complements the fruity character of the Rosé Port.

Fruity & summery
Add a few fresh strawberries and raspberries for a distinctly fruity and colourful Port Tonic.

Three simple variations, from herbal and fresh to distinctly fruity. This is how you give the Quevedo Rosé Port Tonic a different character every time.

Grapes

A blend of traditional red port grapes from the Douro Valley:

40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca and 30% Sousão.

Origin

From the Douro Valley in Portugal, the historical home of Port and one of the oldest protected wine regions in the world.

Cultivation & Process

• Traditional red port grapes from the Douro
• Short contact between grape juice and skins for the characteristic rosé colour
• Fermentation for approx. 10 days at low temperature
• Fermentation interrupted by the addition of wine alcohol
• Approx. 6 months maturation in stainless steel tanks
• No wood maturation
• No decanting necessary
• Focus on freshness, red fruit, and versatility

Producer

Quevedo is an independent family-run company from the Douro Valley. The family has been active in viticulture for generations and owns vineyards spread across various parts of the Douro.

Today, the company is led by the new generation of the Quevedo family, with winemaker Cláudia Quevedo responsible for the production of the wines and Ports.

The house combines the tradition of the Douro with a modern and accessible approach to Port, producing not only classic Port styles but also contemporary variants such as White and Rosé Port.