Vintage Port Declaration

A Vintage Port declaration is an official certification that a particular year produces exceptional Port wine, made entirely from grapes harvested that year. Only in outstanding years do producers declare a vintage, indicating the wine is of superior quality and meant to be aged. Once declared, the wine is bottled without filtration and intended to develop further with time. This declaration helps wine enthusiasts identify top-tier, collectible Port wines and reflects the producer's confidence in that year's grape quality.