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Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Blueberry

Notes of: Overripe Fruit

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Notes of: Orange Peel

Notes of: Cherry

Offley

Offley Porto Late Bottled Vintage

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.2

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Offley Porto Late Bottled Vintage is a remarkable fortified wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Crafted in the renowned appellation of Porto, this wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. The vineyard features ideal conditions, including favorable climate and soil, which contribute to the wine's exceptional quality. The winemaking process involves meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on preserving the unique characteristics of the grapes. The result is a wine that exudes elegance and complexity, with rich flavors and a velvety texture. Offley Porto Late Bottled Vintage is a true testament to the artistry and passion behind its creation.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Offley Porto Late Bottled Vintage is a rich and full-bodied fortified wine from Portugal.On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe black fruits, such as blackberries and black cherries, along with notes of dark chocolate, spices, and a touch of oak. This wine showcases a luscious and velvety texture, with well-integrated tannins. It presents a harmonious balance between its fruitiness and the oak aging, resulting in a wine with a long and persistent finish. Offley Porto Late Bottled Vintage is known for its excellent aging potential, and it can continue to develop in the bottle for several years. Overall, Offley Porto Late Bottled Vintage is a superb choice for those who appreciate a rich and concentrated fortified wine with a complex flavor profile. It pairs well with strong cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, or can be enjoyed on its own as a delightful after-dinner drink.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2050

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Roriz

Touriga Nacional

ORIGINS

Winery: Offley

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

4.2

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