THE WINE

Ferreira Late Bottled Vintage Porto (or LBV) is a high quality Porto Wine that combines the unique characteristics of the year in which it was borne with a versatility that allows it to be appreciated immediately or aged in the bottle,according to preference. LBV Porto Wines are single harvest wines that are bottled 4-6 years after the harvest.

TASTING NOTES

A deep, almost opaque, ruby colour. An aroma of very good intensity with balsamic notes of resin, cedar andtobacco box, flowers, rock rose, red fruits, truffles, forest-floor, spices, black pepper and a slight minerality thatconfers great complexity. Powerful on the palate, with prominent tannins of great quality, as wells as further notes of black fruit, pine needles and resin that invite a very balanced finish.

WINEMAKER: Luis Sottomayor

VARIETIES: 45% Touriga Franca, 32% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz, 8% Tinta Barroca

WINEMAKING

This wine was produced using "traditional" Porto Wine technology. After soft-crushing, alcoholic fermentation took place. During this phase, the wine underwent gentle maceration, via treading in traditional granite lagares at controlled temperatures, to ensure the inherent qualities present in the grapeskins were extracted.

MATURATION

After the harvest, the wine remained in the Douro. It was subsequently transported to Vila Nova de Gaia the following spring, where it aged in the customary manner in oak casks. During this period, it was subject to racking, analysis and tests to monitor its evolution. The final blend was made after careful selection of the wines to ensure their characteristics were befitting of a Ferreira LBV.

STORE

Store the bottle horizontally in a cool place away from light. It is envisaged that the wine's quality will improve if it is aged in the bottle. Its life span is estimated at between 10-15 years after bottling.

SERVE

Over time, a natural deposit will form in the bottle. After its second year in the bottle, it is recommended that this wine be stored vertically the day before opening, and decanted prior to consumption. Serve at between 16ºC-18ºC.

ENJOY

This wine pairs wonderfully with cheeses and rich chocolatey desserts, fresh fruit and wild berry tarts.