Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port - Douro - Portugal
Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port - Douro - Portugal
Gorgeous, captivating aromas of black fruits, cassis and liquorice, interlaced with delicate notes of mint and succulent, black olives. On the palate, the wine is pure seduction with its concentrated essence of intense, bright, blackberry and black cherry flavours with some kirsch, liquorice and black chocolate also present in the background. The formidable, compact structure is lithe and taut, the fine-grained peppery tannins complemented by incredible freshness that give the wine remarkable balance and poise.
PORTUGAL
Douro
Product Description
Description
Gorgeous, captivating aromas of black fruits, cassis and liquorice, interlaced with delicate notes of mint and succulent, black olives. On the palate, the wine is pure seduction with its concentrated essence of intense, bright, blackberry and black cherry flavours with some kirsch, liquorice and black chocolate also present in the background. The formidable, compact structure is lithe and taut, the fine-grained peppery tannins complemented by incredible freshness that give the wine remarkable balance and poise.
How to pair it
-
Cheese
Pair with blue cheese
-
Dessert
Pair with sweet desserts and dark chocolate
Accolades
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points
American wine and lifestyle magazine that offers wine industry news, educational articles and wine ratings. One of the top 3 wine magazines in the USA.
Wine Facts
| Vintage | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Region | Douro |
| Country | PORTUGAL |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Charles Symington |
| Producer | Symington Family Estates Vinhos S.A. |
| Average age of vines | >35 Years Old |
| Harvest method | 100% by hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | Alcoholic fermentation stopped with the addition of a neutral grape spirit (77% abv), that raises the alcohol level to 19-20%, thus killing the yeasts. This allows for the natural residual sugar of the grapes to be kept in the wine, giving it its unique richness. |
| Aging | Large seasoned old vats for 4 years, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. |
| Alcohol | 20% |
| Nose Attribute | Mint, Liquorice, Black Berries |
| Density | 2000/ha |
| SKU | PO23 |
Vineyard Info
Smith Woodhouse is a specialist producer of premium quality Ports. The quality consistency for which Smith Woodhouse Ports are renowned is underpinned by Smith Woodhouse’s own Madalena vineyard from where the wines are largely sourced. This small Quinta (vineyard property) has the highest “A” quality rating and is located in the Rio Torto district, acknowledged as one of the finest Port growing areas of the Douro Valley. Symington was named Ethical Company of the Year in The Drinks Business 2019 Green Awards. Quinta da Madalena is situated in the Cima Corgo, in the heart of Rio Torto Valley, long recognised as one of the finest regions of the Douro. This small, peninsular-shaped vineyard is planted in a pronounced curve of the Torto River. Almost the entire vineyard is planted on a gentle slope, facing south and southwest. Madalena lies alongside the riverbed of the Torto river (one of the tributaries of the Douro famous for its top rated production). In the summer months temperatures can rise in this area at the base of the valley to as high as 40ºc in the shade, which under windless conditions results in excellent maturity in the grapes at the time of harvest. This rare concentration of flavour and sugars is exactly what is required to make great Port. The soil’s main component is shist, a laminated slate-like rock.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Gorgeous, captivating aromas of black fruits, cassis and liquorice, interlaced with delicate notes of mint and succulent, black olives. On the palate, the wine is pure seduction with its concentrated essence of intense, bright, blackberry and black cherry flavours with some kirsch, liquorice and black chocolate also present in the background. The formidable, compact structure is lithe and taut, the fine-grained peppery tannins complemented by incredible freshness that give the wine remarkable balance and poise.
How to pair it
-
Cheese
Pair with blue cheese
-
Dessert
Pair with sweet desserts and dark chocolate
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points
American wine and lifestyle magazine that offers wine industry news, educational articles and wine ratings. One of the top 3 wine magazines in the USA.
| Vintage | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Region | Douro |
| Country | PORTUGAL |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Charles Symington |
| Producer | Symington Family Estates Vinhos S.A. |
| Average age of vines | >35 Years Old |
| Harvest method | 100% by hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | Alcoholic fermentation stopped with the addition of a neutral grape spirit (77% abv), that raises the alcohol level to 19-20%, thus killing the yeasts. This allows for the natural residual sugar of the grapes to be kept in the wine, giving it its unique richness. |
| Aging | Large seasoned old vats for 4 years, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. |
| Alcohol | 20% |
| Nose Attribute | Mint, Liquorice, Black Berries |
| Density | 2000/ha |
| SKU | PO23 |
Smith Woodhouse is a specialist producer of premium quality Ports. The quality consistency for which Smith Woodhouse Ports are renowned is underpinned by Smith Woodhouse’s own Madalena vineyard from where the wines are largely sourced. This small Quinta (vineyard property) has the highest “A” quality rating and is located in the Rio Torto district, acknowledged as one of the finest Port growing areas of the Douro Valley. Symington was named Ethical Company of the Year in The Drinks Business 2019 Green Awards. Quinta da Madalena is situated in the Cima Corgo, in the heart of Rio Torto Valley, long recognised as one of the finest regions of the Douro. This small, peninsular-shaped vineyard is planted in a pronounced curve of the Torto River. Almost the entire vineyard is planted on a gentle slope, facing south and southwest. Madalena lies alongside the riverbed of the Torto river (one of the tributaries of the Douro famous for its top rated production). In the summer months temperatures can rise in this area at the base of the valley to as high as 40ºc in the shade, which under windless conditions results in excellent maturity in the grapes at the time of harvest. This rare concentration of flavour and sugars is exactly what is required to make great Port. The soil’s main component is shist, a laminated slate-like rock.
