LBV 2013
92/100
Mark Squires
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.
2013
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Dark ruby with hints of purple
AROMA
Vibrant youthful aromas on the nose, such as cherries and plums, with a peppery touch which adds extra complexity.
PALATE
Intense with lots of dark fruit, spices balanced by well structured tannins, leading to a long and firm finish.
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 – 4,28(g/l) pH – 3,60 Residual Sugar – 93 (g/L)
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The long and very wet Winter helped to create the water reserves the vines needed and used during the very hot days in August.
Fermentation:
Totally destemmed grapes, followed by a slow fermentation with temperature control up to 27 ºC degrees.
Aging:
Aged for 4 years in seasoned balseiros. Soft filtration and Bottling in 2018.
Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo
FOOD PAIRING
Chocolate, blue cheese
