Founded in 1880, Ramos Pinto is a classic port house with a rich history. Quality is always paramount at this house. They use only grapes from their own vineyards, which is quite unusual in the Douro. Their philosophy is that the quality of their wines begins in the soil of the Douro region. This philosophy remains true today, resulting in exceptional wines that can be enjoyed again and again.
This Ramos Pinto LBV, or Late Bottle Vintage, is a port made from a single vintage of grapes. These LBV ports can only be produced if a vintage is outstanding. This Ramos Pinto is also outstanding, with a beautiful aroma of sour cherry, delicious dark chocolate, and a distinctly resinous quality. The young port is aged for at least four years in oak "Port pipes." Here, it matures and is then bottled without sediment. Therefore, decanting this Ramos Pinto LBV is not recommended.
It has very deep red and bluish reflections in the glass. This LBV is intense, full-bodied, and on the palate, it's soft and rounded, emphasizing youthfulness and fruitiness. The palate reveals hints of red fruit, spices, a touch of vanilla and cherries, grapes, and fresh raisins. In short, a delicious port that's not too heavy and pairs beautifully with full-bodied cheeses, as well as chocolate desserts. This wine pairs well with cheese soufflé, partridge with glazed shallots and artichokes, game, cheeses, chocolate, and red fruit desserts.
