1 BOTTLE X 75cl. 

20% ABV

L.B.V. stands for "Late Bottle Vintage."

It is a port produced from a single vintage and aged for 4 to 6 years in barrel. Unlike Vintage Port, which requires a long aging in bottle and must be consumed immediately after opening, L.B.V. is ready to drink immediately; the bottle can remain open for a long time, but it does not improve with age.

VINE

The rows of vines are traditionally planted along the slope in horizontal terraces. More recently, the vines have been planted along the slope (called "vinha ao alto," meaning planted vertically).

SOIL

Schistose sandstone (greywacke), interspersed with granite in some places.

ELEVATION

Up to 600 meters.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Traditional Douro vines, particularly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca

and Tinta Roriz e Sousão.

WINEMAKER

Carlos Alves

TASTEW HISTORY WITH THE OLDEST PORTO HOUSE

The passage of time brings with it experience, wisdom, and intuition. Kopke's Vintages are, above all,

proof of a unique personality. Bottled after 4 to 6 years of aging, this Late

Bott-led Vintage has an intense ruby ​​red color that tells the story of an exceptional vintage that stands out

in the long history of the brand.

WINEMAKING

Hand-harvested at the optimal moment, the grapes are then destemmed, pressed, and transformed

into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract color, tannins, and

aromas, enhanced by continuous stirring during fermentation. This takes place in vats

(lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28 and 30°C) until the right level of sweetness is achieved

(baumé). At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine.

A high-quality wine, produced from a single harvest, bottled 4 to 6 years after the harvest.

TASTING NOTES

Intense dark purple color with a lively and intense ruby ​​​​edge. Aromas of ripe berries

on the nose, combined with notes of violet, black pepper, and hints of eucalyptus leaf. On the palate, firm tannins stand out, combined with a vibrant and crisp acidity. All the aromas are

perfectly combined, with aftertastes of raspberry, blackberry, and apricot, concluding

in a long and persistent finish, so characteristic of Kopke.

SERVING SUGGESTION

Absolutely delicious with dark chocolate and berry desserts, chocolate mint cheesecake,

and medium-aged cheeses. Serve at 16°C to 18°C.