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Deep red in colour with an intensely fruity aroma of ripe raspberries and a hint of chocolate. Elegant on the palate, with excellent body and power. Ripe tannins and a long, decadent, anise spiced finish. Goes well with game dishes, cheese souffl, Serra cheese or other fatty cheeses and chocolate desserts. Harvested by hand, the grapes are crushed by foot in lagares. Fermentation lasted around three to five days. It was aged in Vila Nova de Gaia, in casks 15,000 litre casks. The 2012 LBV is a traditional vintage style Port, without any hot or cold treatment and is also unfiltered. 51% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca, 6% Souso and 3% mix of old vines.
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