Quinta do Noval LBV 2013

Quinta do Noval LBV 2013 Late Bottled Vintage Port from a single year, produced from traditional Douro grape varieties and matured for four years in large wooden casks before being filtered and bottled. Unlike the unfiltered bottling, it is ready to drink without decanting and offers a more immediately accessible style. The 2013 vintage was marked by a cool and wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer with virtually no rain. The dry conditions delayed ripening by around ten days, while the grapes harvested early in September were in excellent health and showed very high quality. A rich and elegant LBV with pure dark fruit, blackberry, spice and fine tannins. The palate combines good structure with freshness and a long, flavourful finish.