Romariz Port
Douro
Label

The Estate
The Port firm was established in 1850 by Manoel de Rocha Romariz, who came from a well known Oporto family. Initially, the business was established with Portugal's main trading partners, Brazil and England. It was purchased by Fonsecca in 1966 and used as a grape source since they own two beautiful quintas in prime locations of the Douro. In 1987 a partnership of Fonsecca, Taylor and Romariz was established. The viticulturists for Fonsecca grow the grapes and Taylor vinifies and bottles the wines.

               

The Vineyard

    

The Wines



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UPC code: 7 84585 00084 5
N.V. Romariz, White Port 6/750ml

A blend of wines from the Arinto, Boal, Codega, Esagna CAO, Folgasao, Gouveio, Viosinho, and Rabigato grapes grown in the Douro. This is aged in oak for three years. Aromas of fruit cocktail, round and full, orange-nutty undertone, strong flavored and sweet. Refreshing summertime drink on ice.

"White Port has an awful reputation with most wine fanciers, at least in the U.S., based on some very cheap and bad domestic wines made under this title in times past. But it has always been a legitimate option in Oporto, and as long as you stick with the genuine article, it's worth getting to know. Sometimes sweet (as in this case), sometimes dry, it is a strong, fortified wine like the more familiar red Ports, somewhat akin to a Fino Sherry but without the intentional oxidation that Sherry undergoes. This one is a clear gold color, with a grapey, faintly nutty aroma that reminds me of almonds and hazelnuts. Distinctly sweet but not "sticky," I would guess that its sugar content is much lower than Ruby Port. With mixed nuts and a firm acidic "grip" in the finish, you could almost close your eyes and imagine you're drinking a red Port. U.S. importer: Kysela Pere et Fils Ltd., Winchester, Va". 
- Wine Lover's Page.
FOOD MATCH: Served alone for after-dinner sipping.

National Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00082 1
N.V. Romariz, Superior, Ruby Port 6/750ml

Aged in oak for three years. Fruit and pepper character, well balanced, and ample body.

National Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00083 8
N.V. Romariz, Superior, Tawny Port 6/750ml

A blend of aged ports, nutty, ample and very well balanced.

National Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00085 2
N.V. Romariz, Reserva Latina, Tawny Port 6/750ml

A carefully selected blend of seven to nine year old Tawny Ports are used for "Reserva Latina". The port was created for the Tawny loving Brazilian markets, Reserve of the Latin hence the name "Reserva Latina". This tawny port makes an ideal after dinner offering and a lovely companion to coffee and sweets. Nutty, raisin character, great length and finesse.

National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00961 9
N.V. Romariz, 20 year old Tawny Port 6/750ml

Rich, warm and well balanced. Concentrated, firm tannins. Aromas of hazelnuts and walnuts, raisin, honey, caramel and dark chocolate notes.
Excellent with desserts, cheese or by itself at the end of a meal.

National Retail Price: $54.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00088 3
N.V. Romariz, 10 year old Tawny Port 6/750ml

Fragrant nose, velvety nutty flavors, rich dried fruit characteristics, powerful, and heady tawny.

National Retail Price: $32.99 / bottle




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UPC code: 7 84585 00733 2
2003 Romariz, Vintage Port 6/750ml
Flowering in the Duoro occurred in the last 10 days of May. The weather conditions provided for a perfect flowering season. The 2003 vintage yielded wines of great color and supple tannins, with a vintage stamp being evident in most wines. Production: 8,000 cases. 
"Another bright and fruity young Vintage Port with plum, grape and blackberry aromas with just a hint of stems. Serious nose here. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and a long, caressing finish. A beauty." - J.S., Wine Spectator, 89-91 pts

"Bright dark ruby. Deep, perfumed aromas of cassis, licorice, violet and minerals. Lush and high-toned in the mouth but with very good vinosity and spine. Lovely fruit-driven flavors of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Little sign of the roasted side of 2003. Not hugely concentrated but suave, supple, minerally and sweet. Finishes with ripe tannins and very good spicy persistence. A very good showing. Accessible already but balanced for medium-term aging."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 89 pts

National Retail Price: $64.00 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00734 9
2003 Romariz, Vintage Port 6/1.5l
National Retail Price: $128.00 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00735 6
2003 Romariz, Vintage Port 24/375ml

National Retail Price: $36.00 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00172 9
1952 Romariz, Colheita Port
(Gift Set) 6/750ml
The port has been aged in oak and its golden color with amber tones is indicative of its age. It offers intense vanilla, cinnamon and dried fruit aromas, and is extremely complex in the mouth with a lingering aftertaste.

National Retail Price: $330.00 / bottle



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UPC code: 7 84585 00086 9
1963 Romariz, Colheita Port 6/750ml

This Reserva Tawny has a sweet heady nose, powerful nutty flavors, creamy texture with a little sherry and caramel finish.
"Silver Port and Port style", 2005 Starwine International Wine Competition
National Retail Price: $120.00 / bottle









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UPC code: 7 84585 00280 1
2000 Romariz, LBV 6/750ml
The Port has been aged in oak for 5 years. Fruity and suave aromas. A delicate softness and goes particularly well with nuts, almonds and cheese.
National Retail Price: $27.95 / bottle



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UPC code: 7 84585 00357 0
2000 Romariz, Vintage Port 6/1.5l
The wine is extracted, full-bodied and deeply colored. It is being compared to 1994, only better. "Romariz’s rustic, straightforward, sweet, dense ruby/purple-colored 2000 offers aromas of leather and animal fur.  Possessing moderate tannin and excellent depth, but not a great deal of complexity, it is a port to drink during its first 12-15 years of life." 
- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 88pts   

National Retail Price: $82.00 / bottle (magnum)