Tasting Notes
These grapes are hand harvested and then bottled after 5 years of ageing. After a good traditional foot crushing and long natural fermentation this wine has all the hallmark qualities of a classic LBV. Dark in colour and flavours of bright red fruit and opulent darker fruits. Showing spice and dark chocolate followed by hints of vanilla and blackcurrant leaf.
Wine Profile
Wine Type Port
Vintage 2017
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country Portugal
Grower Name Vieira de Sousa
ABV 19.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU SOUSALBV75CL17
Grower
Vieira de Sousa
Winemaker Luisa and sister Maria are the 5th winemaking generation of family Port House Vieira de Sousa based near Sabrosa, in Cima Corgo the heart of the Douro. The sisters have restored the family company to an independent Port House after nearly a century of selling wines to Churchill’s and Taylor’s. In the wake of the devastating phyloxera infestation that… Read More
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