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.
2014
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Intense and saturated tones of bright ruby, hints of purple
AROMA
Expressive, intense and pure aromas of wild berries, black currant blossoms, a touch of earthy notes and cinnamon completes the profile.
PALATE
On the palate this young LBV is packed with dark fruits, tightly knits tannins of high quality, great balance between the flesh, the acidity and the structure leading to a long and aromatic finish full of fruit and spices.
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 – 4,24(g/l) pH – 3,64 Residual Sugar – 94(g/L)
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The wet Winter and Spring, followed by some humidity during flowering, brought the freshness necessary to make this balanced and elegant Port. The rain during September created some challenges for the winemaking.
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 2019.
Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo
FOOD PAIRING
Chocolate, blue cheese
