Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port

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Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port

Name: Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port
Brand: Smith Woodhouse
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Port house, Smith Woodhouse. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The vineyards are planted with traditional grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, which are carefully selected and handpicked to ensure the highest quality. The wine is aged in oak barrels for several years, which imparts a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. This wine is a perfect example of a classic LBV Port, with a full-bodied and velvety texture that is perfect for sipping on its own or pairing with rich desserts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port is a full-bodied, robust fortified wine from Portugal.The nose is dominated by aromas of ripe blackberry, fig, and prune, with notes of baking spice and clove. The palate is rich and creamy, with a concentrated core of dark berry flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. The finish is long and persistent, with a hint of sweet spice lingering on the tongue.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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:

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

ORIGINS

Winery: Smith Woodhouse

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

4.1

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