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Vintage 1986
The 1986 Portuguese wine vintage was defined by an exceptionally hot, dry growing season that produced concentrated, high-sugar fruit across the country, serving as a landmark milestone for both fortified Port and table wines. In the Douro Valley, intense summer heat and drought restricted yields, forcing vines to produce small, highly concentrated berries with thick skins and elevated sugar levels. Harvested under scorching, dry conditions, t...
