LBV (Late Bottled Vintage)
Our LBV is a great value and a great introduction to age worthy Port wine. This elegant and complex 2019 single-harvest red Port was bottled in 2024. While it is more approchable than the vintage when it is young, it will continue to develop further complexity in the bottle over the next 10-15 years
2019
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Deep ruby
AROMA
This wine reveals a pronounced aromatic intensity, showcasing fresh woodland aromas paired with vibrant notes of wild berries such as raspberries and red currants, along with hints of stone fruits like cherries and black plums. Floral elegance shines through with subtle violet nuances, making it a youthful and expressive wine.
PALATE
On the palate, fine tannins provide texture, balanced by high acidity that brings freshness and complements the natural sweetness of the fruit. Full-bodied with a long finish, the flavors of wild berries and stone fruits reemerge. This wine is delightful now but will undoubtedly improve with a few years of aging, gaining depth and complexity over time.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Touriga Franca (45%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Touriga Nacional (20%), Sousão (10%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol – 19,5% Total Acidity – 3,9 (g/l) pH – 3,7 Residual Sugar – 96 (g/l) Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
2021 began with an early budbreak, indicating a potentially early harvest. However, higher-than-average rainfall during the spring and a cooler June provided the ideal conditions to slow down vine development. The harvest commenced in September under near-perfect conditions. Our organic vineyards at Quinta da Trovisca produced exceptionally high-quality and concentrated Ports, marking the first year their fruit is included in our Vintage Port.
Fermentation:
The wine underwent wild fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 days, with temperature control to preserve the fresh and fruity characteristics of the grapes.
Aging:
After fermentation, the wine was aged for 3 years in stainless steel tanks, followed by an additional 1.5 years in 14,000-liter French oak balseiros, which were 100% seasoned wood, adding subtle complexity without overpowering the wine’s natural character.
Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo
FOOD PAIRING
Dark chocolate, fruits dessert, hard aged cheeses
