Product details
Late Bottle Vintage was originally a wine that had been destined for bottling as Vintage Port, but because of a lack of demand, was kept in large wooden cask for longer than had been planned. Late Bottled Vintage ages in cask for a minimum of four and a maximum of six years after the harvest. Because of this long ageing in wood, the LBV´s are less astringent and full bodied than Vintage ports. Considered by many the best relationship quality/price, the LBV has the advantage of being ready to be drunk without decanting. Typically ready to drink when released to the market, LBV ports are the result of a single year harvest and tend to be smoother and lighter bodied than a Vintage Port.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Exuberantly fruity: raspberry, blackberries, wild berries. Full bodied, spicy and fresh with a persistent after taste.
Store and Serve Advices:
Serve between 16 and 18ºC in an appropriate glass.
Food Pairing:
Perfect for drinking on its own or with strong cheeses, and desserts based on wild berries or dark chocolate.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 17 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 16 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2015;
. Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015;
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Commended International Wine Challenge 2009 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Japan Wine Challenge 2009 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Japan Wine Challenge 2008 (Other vintages);
. Bacchus De Oro Concurso Internacional de Vinos Madrid 2004 (Other vintages).
Disclaimer:
This product may include a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
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