LBV - Late Bottled Vintage Port 2003
LBV 2003
Late Bottled Vintage Port 2003
Produced exclusively from the harvest of 2003 and bottled four years later, LBV port is ready for enjoying. Nevertheless, due to its full body, it will continue its ageing process in bottle for many years. Its present shade of deep ruby, characteristic of its early years, will give rise to a lighter ruby colour, similar to that of pomegranate.
Tasting Notes
Color: dark ruby
Flavour: strong concentration of black fruit such as plum or cherry, with hints of smoke and anise. A touch of violet becomes discernible after a few minutes.
On the palate: smooth and soft with notes of blueberry, earth, raspberry and hints of pepper. Excellent acidity with great length and a sweet finish.
Elaboration
Totally destemmed grapes , followed by a slow fermentation with temperature control up to 86 ºF degrees. Soft filtration. Bottled in December 2007.
Varietals
Touriga Nacional (30%), Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (15%) Tinto Cão (5%), Tinta Barroca (5%), Others (20%)
Pairing Suggestions
Braised plums
Quince jelly with cheese
Steak tartar of beef
Mild goats cheese
Other Information
Alcohol 19,0%
Total acidity 4,37(g/l. tartaric acid)
pH 3,38
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Quevedo was founded in 1991 as a family owned business in the heart of the Douro valley, responding to the needs of the generations that preceded the associate founders. These ancestors were passionately dedicated to their vineyards and to the culture that surrounded the production of wine. Consequently, the company was created as a seamless marriage between the initial phase of production and the promotion and selling of their wines. Currently, the estate is comprised of 100 hectares located in the regions of Cima-Corgo and Douro Superior, producing both red and port wines from only the five traditional port grapes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Tinta Barroca. 