Vale D Maria-lbv Port

Description

Grape origins: A blend of more than 25 different traditional Douro grape varieties,  predominately  Touriga  Franca,  Touriga  Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca. Among others, also Rufete, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca and Sousão. It all proceeding from both old vines and more recent plantations of Quinta Vale D. Maria. The vineyards ranging from  25  to  more  than  60  years  old,  facing  South,  Southeast, Southwest, East and West. These grapes are the last ones to be picked.

Vinificaton and aging: Grapes are crushed  by  foot,  before  the fermentation,  together  with  15%  of  the  total  grape  brandy  which would be added to the final Port, allowing for maceration of grapes at cooler temperatures and for a longer period before fermentation. When must is ready for the addition of the remaining grape brandy, the fortification is made in one single moment, adding all brandy to the  must  and  skins in the lagar.  Some  more treading ensures good homogenization, and that the fermentation is stopped. The blend of must and brandy stays in the lagar for some more 2to 4 days, with very  slight  treading  twice  a  day . It  is  then racked  to  the  storage  vat  together  with  all  the  press  wine  (we  use traditional  basket  presses).The  wines  aged in very  ancient  (more than 100 years old) wood Port casks and small stainless-steel vats up to a month before bottling.

Tasting notes: With a dark and intense color, this wine is composed by layers of aromas, with notes of black and ripe fruit, such as plums, blackberries and black cherries, and hints of wood from aging in oak barrels. In the mouth, it is very balanced and persistent, with a long finish. This Quinta Vale D. Maria LBV 2017 is elegant and velvety, an exquisite experience for your senses.

Single Case of 6

 

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