Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014 Late Bottled Vintage Portugal Portvin 75 cl 20%

From one of the Douro Valley's largest and oldest estates comes this LBV - a Port where five hundred hectares of vines and centuries of history are concentrated into a single bottle.

Expert's Description

Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014 is a Late Bottled Vintage Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 20%.

The wine comes from the 2014 harvest and spent a few years in cask before being bottled ready to drink - a style that gives it the weight and maturity usually associated with an older vintage Port, without the long bottle ageing. The grapes come from the estate's own vineyards, which span more than 500 hectares between Pinhão and Ervedosa do Douro.

Quinta de Ventozelo is one of the oldest and largest quintas in the Douro Valley. The property can be traced back to a royal survey from 1288 and was once farmed by Cistercian monks before passing to a noble family from Lamego in the 1500s. In 2014 the estate was acquired by Gran Cruz, Portugal's largest exporter of Port wine, which has since modernised both vineyards and cellars and opened the estate to wine tourism.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dark, macerated berries and a hint of spice that hints at the weight the wine has gained during cask ageing.

Palate

The palate is full and round, with ripe dark fruit and soft, well-integrated tannins that give a generous yet approachable impression.

Finish

The finish is warm and persistent, with a light sweetness that rounds the wine off elegantly.

Specifications

Name: Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014
Winery: Quinta de Ventozelo
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Late Bottled Vintage Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Vintage: 2014
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally with dark chocolate or mature cheeses

Flavour Profile

Dark Berries · Spice · Ripe Fruit · Soft Finish

Did You Know?

Quinta de Ventozelo covers an area of almost 1,000 acres, half of which is planted with vines - making it one of the single largest continuous vineyards in the entire Douro Valley, far above the average for the region's many small family quintas.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014

What does Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014 taste like?

It offers full, ripe dark fruit with soft tannins and a warm, lightly sweet finish.

What does LBV mean?

Late Bottled Vintage refers to a Port from a single harvest that has spent a few years in cask before being bottled ready to drink, without further bottle ageing.

At what temperature should it be served?

16-18°C best highlights the dark fruit and soft tannins.

Should the bottle be decanted?

It is not strictly necessary, but a brief spell in a decanter can open up the aromas further.

How large is Quinta de Ventozelo?

The estate covers almost 1,000 acres and is among the very largest in the Douro Valley.

What is the history behind the estate?

It can be traced back to a royal survey from 1288 and has been owned since 2014 by Gran Cruz, Portugal's largest exporter of Port wine.

What food pairs well with it?

Dark chocolate, mature cheeses and game dishes match well with the wine's weight and spiced notes.