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In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, spice, cocoa
Palate: full, round tannin, harmonious, long finish
Ruby in colour, big on the palate with round tannins: red-fruit, spice and cocoa aromas and a harmonious, long finish.
What it pairs with
- Dark chocolate Cocoa matches the chocolate aroma.More wines for chocolate →
- Aged cheddar Sharp cheese contrasts the smooth black fruit.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Walnut cake Nuts and spice suit the wine's warm profile.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Quinta do Portal Late Bottled Vintage
Allow 120 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Stand the bottle upright for a few hours, then decant slowly so the sediment stays behind.
- Serve cool. A cool room temperature suits a full-bodied LBV.
- Glassware. A Port glass or small tulip.
- Pair with the food. Dark chocolate, Aged cheddar, Walnut cake. Chocolate and aged cheese suit the wine's black fruit.
History
Quinta do Portal makes its LBV in years of excellent quality, ages it longer in wood than Vintage Port and bottles it four years after harvest without filtering.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Portal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto, Late Bottled Vintage
- Oak
- Four years in seasoned barrels, bottled unfiltered (producer's 2018 technical sheet)
Frequently asked about Quinta do Portal Late Bottled Vintage
What does Quinta do Portal Late Bottled Vintage taste like?
On the nose, red fruit, spice, cocoa. On the palate, full, round tannin, harmonious, long finish. Ruby in colour, big on the palate with round tannins: red-fruit, spice and cocoa aromas and a harmonious, long finish.
When should I drink Quinta do Portal Late Bottled Vintage?
The producer says its LBVs are bottled unfiltered, so decanting is recommended.
What food pairs with Quinta do Portal Late Bottled Vintage?
Dark chocolate is the first match to try, with Aged cheddar and Walnut cake close behind. Cocoa matches the chocolate aroma.
What grapes are in Quinta do Portal Late Bottled Vintage?
Quinta do Portal's 2018 technical sheet lists Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca; the blend can change by year.
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