Types of Wine

LBV

Late Bottle Vintage was originally a wine that had been destined for bottling as Vintage Port, but because of a lack of demand, was kept in large wooden cask for longer than had been planned.

Late Bottled Vintage ages in cask for a minimum of four and a maximum of six years after the harvest.

Because of this long ageing in wood, the LBV´s are less astringent and full bodied than Vintage ports.

Considered by many the best relationship quality/price, the LBV has the advantage of being ready to be drunk without decanting.

Typically ready to drink when released to the market, LBV ports are the result of a single year harvest and tend to be smoother and lighter bodied than a Vintage Port.

LBV technical sheet

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