Krohn
Krohn Porto Tawny Valdouro
4.6
Expert Rating
3.6
Most Reviewed
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Krohn Porto Tawny Valdouro is a sweet, oxidative, fortified wine that showcases the hallmarks of the style. Crafted in the esteemed appellation of Porto, this wine is made from primarily Touriga Nacional grapes grown in carefully selected vineyards across the Douro Valley. The vineyard features include steep hillsides for sun exposure to promote full ripening, which contributes to the wine's quality. The winemaking process involves the fortification of the wine with a neutral spirit early in the fermentation to achieve sweetness in the final wine and aging of the wine in oak barrels of its oxidative fruit peel character. The result is a Tawny-style wine that exhibits a beautiful amber color and a rich, complex flavor profile. With its smooth texture and notes of dried fruits and nuts, Krohn Porto Tawny Valdouro is a good example for wine enthusiasts seeking to explore the different styles of Port.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Krohn Porto Tawny Valdouro is a fortified wine that showcases the unique characteristics of the Tawny style.With its rich amber color and a bouquet of dried fruits, nuts, and caramel, this wine offers a complex and inviting aroma. On the palate, its sweetness is well-balanced by a subtle acidity, resulting in a smooth and velvety mouthfeel. The finish is moderate, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of dried fruits. Overall, Krohn Porto Tawny Valdouro is a superb choice for those seeking wine to serve with nut-based desserts. The wine will keep for 20 years unopened but is best consumed within a month once uncorked.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
Profile
Sweetness:
Sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Silky
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
ORIGINS
Winery: Krohn
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
3.6
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