{"product_id":"grahams-quinta-dos-malvedos-lbv-2018-75cl","title":"Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos LBV 2018 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraham's Late Bottled Vintage Quinta dos Malvedos Port is a landmark fortified wine produced by Graham's, a historic house founded in 1820 by William and John Graham. Sourced exclusively from Quinta dos Malvedos—Graham's principal estate since 1890—this release marks the very first time the producer has ever bottled a single-estate Late Bottled Vintage Port. Combining centuries of Douro heritage with exceptional vineyard quality, it delivers an intensely concentrated, beautifully balanced expression of this legendary estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out as a true vinous powerhouse that offers the depth, complexity, and character of a classic Vintage Port with immediate approachability. Originating from historic 18th-century dry-stone terraced vineyards, it captures the optimal sunshine and terroir of the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior boundary. Bottled after six years of patient aging, it provides a mesmerising, fruit-focused palate with soft integration, staying fresh for up to six weeks after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-harvested from the 160-hectare south-facing Quinta dos Malvedos estate in the Douro Valley. Following a cool, wet spring and a hot August in 2018, low-yielding vines produced berries with incredible flavour concentration and crisp natural acidity. The blend features native Douro varieties, predominantly Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. Following traditional fermentation and fortification, the wine matured in large wooden casks before being bottled six years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverflowing with exuberant floral aromas, the wine opens with an immediately captivating nose of intertwined eucalyptus, mint, and sweet violets, alongside dark berry fruit, kirsch, mocha, and rich dark chocolate. On the palate, it exhibits an exquisite balance of intensity and structure, delivering a seductive, immensely generous core of black fruits supported by seamless tannins. It finishes long, refined, and beautifully persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its generous dark fruit profile and rich chocolate nuances, this single-estate LBV is an exceptional match for indulgent desserts. It pairs magnificently with dark chocolate tarts, cocoa puddings, and berry fruit tarts. It is equally outstanding alongside semi-cured and mature cheeses such as Cheddar, Manchego, or mild blue cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45% Touriga Franca, 35% Touriga Nacional, 15% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Sousão\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54866662719831,"sku":"123073","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Graham_s_Quinta_dos_Malvedos_LBV_2018_75cl.jpg?v=1788444293","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/grahams-quinta-dos-malvedos-lbv-2018-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}