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.
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) Contains sulfites
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
