Quinta do Crasto LBV 2001
This amazing port uses 25 to 30 of the over a hundred varieties of grapes allowed in Port production
Different grapes create layers and add complexity to the finished wine.
LBV's [Late Bottle Vintage] offer immediate drinkable where as a single vintage do not. A large amount of this is do to the extra year of ageing that this wine receives vs. it's vintage counterpart [1 vs 2]
This wine is still "foot trodden in traditional stone lagares.” and natural yeast is used which is no longer the norm but creates a wine unlike almost any other.
Also, unfined and unfiltered so always be careful with that last glass and do not go dancing with it.
Very black in color, with VERY layered flavours of red fruits, spice and dark cacao. Graceful attack, with a skillful intensity not normally found in "modern Port." Finishes with good balanced; which is also long and elegant.
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