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LBV (Late Bottled Vintage)

Some of the best grapes from a single harvest from our main property, Quinta Vale d’Agodinho. Aged for 4 years in seasoned balseiros to produce a soft yet deep and complex LBV with great aging potential.

2008

TASTING NOTES

Colour

Dark ruby

AROMA

Vibrant youthful aromas on the nose, such as raspberry and plums, with a spicy touch adding extra complexity.

PALATE

The palate is intense with dark fruit and spices balanced by well structured tannins, leading to a long and firm finish.

PRESS COMMENTS & ACCOLADES

Technical Information

Grape Varieties

Touriga Nacional (30%), Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (15%) Tinto Cão (5%), Tinta Barroca (5%), Others (20%)

SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol. - 19,5% Total Acidity - 4,02(g/l) pH - 3,69 Residual Sugar - 110(g/l)

Winemaking Details

Viticulture:
A long period of rain in April and May during flowering dropped the yields. A cool Summer delayed the beginning of the harvest to the end of September.

Fermentation:
Totally destemmed grapes, followed by a slow fermentation with temperature control up to 27ºC degrees.

Aging:
Aged for 4 years in seasoned balseiros. Soft filtration. Bottled in July 2012. Soft filtration and bottling in July 2013.

Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo

FOOD PAIRING

Chocolate, blue cheese

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