Fladgate Late Bottled Porto

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Discover this Fladgate Late Bottled Porto and get it delivered to your door. Late Bottled Vintage, or LBV, is the most popular premium Port style in both England and Canada, accounting for one out of every five Port purchases in the United Kingdom and more than a quarter of all Port consumed in Canada. Vintage Port and LBV both offer a single-year selection of very outstanding full-bodied red ports. The primary distinction between the two styles is how they are matured. Vintage Port is aged on wood for only around twenty months before being transferred to a bottle to mature further. Late Bottled Vintage is, as the name implies, bottled later and aged in wood for four to six years. An LBV matures and settles down throughout this unusually long time of wood ageing; it is ready to drink when bottled, does not need to be decanted, and can be served by the glass for several weeks after the cork is pulled. LBV was created as a high-quality, but more inexpensive and drinkable, alternative to Vintage port, to be consumed by the glass on a daily basis. Taylor’s current Chairman, Alistair Robertson, initially introduced it in 1970 with the Late Bottled Vintage 1965. Despite the fact that many other wineries now produce this great style of wine, Taylor’s LBV – the original Late Bottled Vintage – remains the gold standard in the category, and the first choice of the discerning Port consumer. The color is deep crimson. Fresh, robust blackberry and cherry aromas are combined with subtle notes of licorice and spice in this beautiful and stylish nose. On the palate, robust but well-integrated tannins enhance the deep and intense black berry flavor. The wine has remarkable balance and refinement, which is typical of Taylor’s approach.

Producer Notes: Fladgate Partnership

Fladgate Partnership is a renowned drinks producer that is based in Portugal. The company was founded in 1692 and has been producing high-quality wines and ports for over three centuries. The Fladgate Partnership is made up of three famous port houses: Taylor’s, Fonseca, and Croft. Each of these port houses has its own unique style and flavor profile, making them some of the most sought-after ports in the world.

Taylor’s is the oldest and most prestigious of the three port houses. It is known for producing rich, full-bodied ports that are aged for a long time in oak barrels. Fonseca, on the other hand, is known for its elegant and complex ports that are made from the finest grapes. Croft is the smallest of the three port houses and is known for its lighter, fruitier ports that are perfect for drinking on their own or as an accompaniment to food.

In addition to their famous ports, the Fladgate Partnership also produces a range of other wines, including red and white table wines. These wines are made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions in the world. The Fladgate Partnership is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, and all of their wines are produced using traditional methods and techniques.

Overall, the Fladgate Partnership is a world-renowned drinks producer that is known for its high-quality ports and wines. With three famous port houses under its umbrella, the company has something to offer every wine and port lover. Whether you’re looking for a rich and full-bodied port or an elegant and complex wine, the Fladgate Partnership has you covered.