Dow'sLBV 2018

Product code: 17821
£18.60 inc VAT
£111.60 / case of 6
Portugal
Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Dow's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Charles Symington and João Pedro Ramalho
Grape
Grape: Red Port Blend
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Dow's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Charles Symington and João Pedro Ramalho
Grape
Grape: Red Port Blend
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca

Product Notes

Dow's Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Wine is a divine work of art curated by legendary Portuguese vintners. Built on centuries of winemaking tradition, this ruby-cherry delight captures rich blackcurrant and striking dark chocolate notes, nested flawlessly in the heart of a full-bodied palate. Aged meticulously in oak, the LBV magnifies in complexity, offering flawless balance between firm tannins and fruity vivacity. The finish is long and elegant, leaving spicy notes to linger on the tongue. Dow's LBV, an affordable luxury, is an undeniably appealing homage to the timeless Portuguese wine tradition. Enjoy it with strong cheese or rich meat courses and savour its remarkable quality.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple with an opaque centre. Fresh, exuberant aromas of red and black fruits, mint and liquorice preface a broad palate of fruits of the forest with undertones of schist and firm, yet supple tannins. The well-toned structure combines sumptuous flavours with grip, ending with a long spicy finish.

About the Winery

Dow's

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Portugal’s Douro river valley, Dow's Winery is steeped in tradition and untrammelled beauty. This esteemed winery, prominent since 1798, palpably boasts historic charm and has earned international recognition for producing world-class Port wines.

Established by Bruno da Silva, an important figure in the wine industry, the winery was rechristened Dow's when Silva’s son, John James Dow, married. Uniquely, this winery has always remained in family hands, ensuring that the traditional techniques used to create Dow’s acclaimed wines are passed down through generations. An intimate understanding and appreciation of the Douro valley have been vital to maintaining the winery’s exceptional quality for more than two centuries.

The heart of Dow’s Winery is its captivating vineyards, stretched out over 133 hectares and hugging the Douro river's hilly contours. Notorious for their schistous soil and unique microclimate suited perfectly for the cultivation of Port Wine grapes. This valley is remarkable; it’s the most ancient demarcated wine region in the world.

Despite its historical roots, Dow's Winery does not shy from modernity. The winery seamlessly blends traditional practices such as foot-treading with state-of-the-art fermentation technologies. This effective blend of heritage and innovation culminates in an array of robust, rich and diverse range of Port wines, known for their alluring nose and intense flavours.

A visit to Dow's Winery will leave port loves enlightened with it's history, beauty and the exquisite craftsmanship exhibited in every bottle. It's the perfect retreat for aficionados desirous to delve deeper into the world of quality Port wine. Dow's Winery stands proud as a testament to traditional wine making prowess coupled with innovative strides in viticulture and enology.

https://www.dows-port.com

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