The 2018 Quinta da Roêda is a single-quinta Vintage Port from Croft’s historic flagship estate overlooking Pinhão. It shows the generous, fruit-driven Croft style but with notable freshness and restraint. The wine was aged approximately 18 months in large used wooden vats before bottling.
Professional Ratings
| Critic |
Score |
| Wine Advocate |
⭐ 94 |
| Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
| Wine & Spirits |
93 |
| Wine Spectator |
93 |
| Vinous – Neal Martin |
93 |
| James Suckling |
92 |
| Jancis Robinson |
17/20 |
These scores are consistently reported across multiple sources.
Wine Advocate – 94: Ripe and expressive, with generous fruit, excellent concentration and enough underlying structure to develop gracefully. The review particularly praised its balance of succulence and backbone.
Wine Enthusiast – 94: Perfumed and richly textured, with dried raisin and nutty character supported by substantial structure. Recommended drinking from 2028.
Wine Spectator – 93: Raspberry and plum reduction mingle with black licorice, fruitcake and graphite. Energetic and persistent, with a suggested drinking window of 2030–2045.
Vinous – 93: Neal Martin finds black fruit, raisin and fig with clove, pepper, bay leaf, tobacco and smoke. He emphasizes its structured character and long-term potential.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry with violet, fig, mint, eucalyptus, cocoa and exotic balsamic notes.
Palate: Rich and velvety, with ripe woodland berries and plum supported by fresh acidity and firm, well-integrated tannins. Mint, chocolate, licorice and spice add complexity.
Finish: Powerful and persistent, with red berries, dark chocolate, spice, graphite and subtle tobacco.
Sommelier’s Take
This is a particularly elegant single-quinta Vintage Port. It has the richness expected from Croft but isn't excessively heavy or sweet, with freshness and firm tannins giving it excellent balance. It's still youthful; 2028 onward should be an excellent drinking window, and well-stored bottles can develop considerably longer.
