Ramos Pinto Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered 2011

Producer Information

Founded in 1880 by Adriano Ramos Pinto, this Port House has always had a pioneering spirit – from the distinctive and stylish ‘art nouveau’ advertising from the 1900s to the continuing wide ranging vineyard research with results that have benefited the whole port trade. Champagne Louis Roederer, now the majority shareholder, perpetuates this philosophy and ensures continuity in a company renowned for wine-making excellence.

Vineyards

Ramos Pinto holds the largest proportion of vineyards in relation to its production, giving it a high degree of control over viticultural methods and harvest timing. The house tends 187 hectares of prime vineyards in the Alto Corgo and Douro Superior areas of the famed Douro region, the mountainous valley formed by the Douro River and its tributaries.

Winemaking

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 LBV is a traditional vintage style Port, without any hot or cold treatment and is also unfiltered.

Vintage Information

A cool summer with some rain in August and a run of unusually hot days during harvest have given excellent quality grapes. This is a ripe vintage for the Douro, with beautiful fruit and great concentration – a great quality vintage.

Tasting Note

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.

Food Pairing

Goes well with game dishes, cheese soufflé, Serra cheese or other fatty cheeses and chocolate desserts.

Serving Suggestion

Serve between 17º and 18º C. Store the bottle upright, in a cool, dry and dark place.

Press

Decanter: 93 Points

Roger Voss for Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points

Douro Valley, Portugal
55% Touriga Franca
33% Touriga Nacional
6% Barroca
4% Sousão

Cork
19.5%
99g/l
4.4g/l

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