2016 Porto LBV

Quinta Vale D. Maria

Tasting Notes

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Tasting from 17.11.2023

On the nose, dark fruits, lots of plum and blackberry and a subtle hint of eucalyptus. Intense and beautifully balanced on the palate with subtle acidity and ripe tannins, great length and a finish filled with dried and dark fruits.

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Region: Douro, Portugal

Distillery: Quinta Vale D. Maria

Category: Port - LBV Port

Vintage: 2016

Alcohol Level: 20%

Price: 20 - 50 CHF

www.la-vinotheque.ch

Content: 0.75 litre

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Douro, Portugal

The Douro is one of the largest, but even more so one of the most famous wine regions and is synonymous with one of the most famous fortified wines in the...

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Quinta Vale D. Maria

Ervedosa do Douro
Portugal

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