Portugal
Porto
Soneto Porto, DOC Porto - 3 bottles each: LBV 2018 AND Reserva Especial, 2018
Lot
4510
Grape Variety
Producer
Soneto Porto, DOC Porto, Late Bottled Vintage Gesprove
Late bottled vintage (LBV) ports are made from a single harvest with extended ageing in large, seasoned oak vats. The Soneto LVB 2018 was matured for four years before release. The nose offers fresh and developed aromas of dark fruits with earthy undertones. The palate is fresh and velvety smooth with firm, fine-grained tannins and balanced sweetness. Good moderate term ageing potential. 2024-2030.–JB
Soneto Porto, DOC Porto, Reserva Especial Gesprove
The Reserva Especial is a non-vintage port fermented at cool temperatures to preserve its bright fruity character and aged in seasoned oak casks for three years. Highly aromatic with candied dark fruit aromas and flavours. The palate is soft and mellow with subtle powdery tannins. Easy, early-drinking style of Port.–JB
Late bottled vintage (LBV) ports are made from a single harvest with extended ageing in large, seasoned oak vats. The Soneto LVB 2018 was matured for four years before release. The nose offers fresh and developed aromas of dark fruits with earthy undertones. The palate is fresh and velvety smooth with firm, fine-grained tannins and balanced sweetness. Good moderate term ageing potential. 2024-2030.–JB
Soneto Porto, DOC Porto, Reserva Especial Gesprove
The Reserva Especial is a non-vintage port fermented at cool temperatures to preserve its bright fruity character and aged in seasoned oak casks for three years. Highly aromatic with candied dark fruit aromas and flavours. The palate is soft and mellow with subtle powdery tannins. Easy, early-drinking style of Port.–JB
750ml
6
20%
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