LBV 2011
93/100
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.
2011
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Dark ruby
AROMA
Vibrant rich red fruit aromas on the nose, such as blackberries and cherries, combined with a spicy touch which adds extra complexity.
PALATE
Intense and packed with dark fruits and spices, balanced by well structured tannins, leading to a long and firm finish.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional (25%), Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (15%), Tinta Barroca (10%), Tinto Cão (5%), Others (20%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol - 19,5% Total Acidity - 4,29 (g/l) pH - 3,41 Residual Sugar - 106 (g/l)
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The 2011 harvest was close to perfect in terms of weather, which is one of the most important variables in winemaking. A long and cold winter with plenty of rain created water reserves in the soil, followed by a warm spring and a mild start to the summer. Temperatures rose in August, but a couple of showers in mid August and early September helped restore the vines. After the last rain, it was dry and perfect for the harvest, which started on September 5th.
Fermentation:
Totally destemmed and crushed grapes, followed by a slow fermentation with temperature control up to 27ºC degrees.
Aging:
Aged for 4 years in 14.000 oak vat. Soft filtration and bottling in April 2015.
Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo
FOOD PAIRING
Chocolate, blue cheese
