Porto Traditional LBV Quinta de La Rosa 2019 - 50 cl
The Porto Traditional LBV from Quinta de La Rosa is a dry, harmonious and balanced fortified wine. Ready to provide a great sense of comfort at the end of a meal, this label offers aromas of ripe fruit, notes of violet and spicy hints. Extremely complex on the palate, it is aged for a period of 4-6 years in large wooden barrels. As it is not filtered, it may present some sediment, but it does not need to be decanted.
The Porto Traditional LBV Quinta de La Rosa is a fortified wine with great taste balance, the result of the centuries-old savoir-faire of a winery that works according to the ancient customs of the region. The Douro Valley has always been home to wines of exceptional quality, known and appreciated all over the world. The Late Bottle Vintage is a refined label, with a rather dry profile and very intense aromas. As for pairings, it goes very well with dark chocolate desserts or with bitter cocoa and berries.
Late Bottle Vintage Quinta de La Rosa is Porto Traditional, which represents a beautiful example of this sought-after type, much loved by fortified wine enthusiasts. It is produced in an estate managed according to principles of environmental sustainability. The vineyards are located on the banks of the Douro River and are cultivated with indigenous red grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, and Tinta Roriz. The grapes of excellent quality are harvested perfectly ripe. The fermentation phase, with skin maceration, is stopped towards the end by adding the must with Brandy. The wine retains residual sugars and raises its alcohol content. The wine matures for a period that varies depending on the vintage from 4 to 6 years in large oak barrels. It is bottled without being subjected to filtration to maintain its natural integrity.
The Porto Traditional LBV Quinta de La Rosa is the perfect example of the classic style of the winery, always known for a range of refined and elegant Port. Thanks to delicate vinifications, soft extractions, low and perfectly integrated residual sugars, the labels always offer excellent quality. In the glass, it presents a dark and intense amber-red color. On the nose, it is characterized by a very rich bouquet, with aromas of ripe red fruit, sour cherry, dark berry fruits, cherry, red plums, spicy notes, and delicate floral nuances. Structured and complex, it has velvety tannins, harmonious and multifaceted aromas, which lead to a very persistent finish.