Notes of: Forest Floor

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Overripe Fruit

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Delaforce

Delaforce Late Bottled Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Regularly Reviewed

Price not available

WINE DESCRIPTION

Delaforce Late Bottled Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Delaforce winery. This wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The vineyards are situated on steep slopes, which provide excellent drainage and exposure to the sun, resulting in grapes with concentrated flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves aging the wine in oak barrels for several years, which imparts a rich and complex character to the wine. Delaforce Late Bottled Vintage Port is a full-bodied wine with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, and a long, smooth finish. It is a perfect accompaniment to rich desserts or strong cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Delaforce Late Bottled Vintage Port has a deep ruby color with aromas of blackberry, plum, and cinnamon.On the palate, the wine has a rich, full-bodied flavor with notes of dark fruits, caramel, and spice. The finish is long and smooth, with a hint of oak and a touch of sweetness. Enjoy now or age for up to 10 years to fully appreciate its complexity.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

Tinta Roriz

ORIGINS

Winery: Delaforce

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Review