The Gran Cruz Porto LBV 2003 20% Vol. 0.75 l is a powerful and complex late bottled vintage port wine from Portugal, which comes from the famous Douro Valley. Produced by the traditional Cruz house, this LBV Port stands for depth, structure and an intense fruit flavour that is typical of high-quality port wines from the Douro. The grapes come from carefully selected vineyards and are processed immediately after hand-picking to preserve their freshness and aromatic quality.


After careful selection, the grapes are gently crushed and fermented at controlled temperatures. The wine then matures for several months on the fine lees, developing additional complexity and structure. The style of a Late Bottled Vintage Port combines the concentration of a vintage port with a more accessible maturity and harmonious balance. The Gran Cruz Porto LBV 2003 is powerful, fruity and at the same time elegantly structured, making it suitable both for direct enjoyment and for special moments of pleasure.

Tasting Note

A dense ruby red colour with light brick-red reflections on the rim, the nose reveals intense aromas of plums, black cherries and dark fruits, accompanied by balsamic and subtle woody nuances, on the palate the wine is powerful and complex with pronounced fruit and pleasant residual sweetness, the acidity is mild and provides a soft, harmonious structure, the finish is long-lasting and complex with fruity depth.

This LBV port wine from Portugal is an excellent accompaniment to desserts with exotic fruits, such as peach and passion fruit desserts, yoghurt mousse with poppy seeds, elderflower yoghurt ice cream or other creamy desserts. The Gran Cruz Porto LBV 2003 also unfolds its aromatic depth particularly well with chocolate desserts, pralines or strong blue cheeses. Served slightly chilled at around 11 to 13 °C, this port wine from the Douro shows its fruity elegance and multi-layered character to optimum effect.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Amber Beverage Austria GmbH, In der Au 2, 6341 Ebbs, Austria, austria@amberbev.com

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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