Krohn Vintage Port 2003

Portugal

Krohn Vintage 2003

Wiese & Krohn, Sucrs., Lda - V.N. de Gaia

2003 - Very wet winter and spring were followed by a warm weather, specially in August when temperatures reached unusual levels.
Harvest began in the first half of September, with the grapes showing a healthy state, high concentration and sweetness but a relatively low acidity. Produced quantities were remarkable; in general, quality was most satisfactory and, in many cases, of a high level.

Porto

Vintage Port (single year Port from an exceptional harvest displaying a superb colour, a full body and a very fine aroma and flavour).

Douro Demarcated Wine Region (situated in the North of Portugal and composed of the Douro Valley and its tributaries).
Vintage Port (single year Port from an exceptional harvest displaying a superb colour, a full body and a very fine aroma and flavour).
Douro Demarcated Wine Region (situated in the North of Portugal and composed of the Douro Valley and its tributaries).

Schistous.

The traditional varieties of the Douro Region for red Ports, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz.

In 'lagares' - old open tanks made of granite where the grapes are still trodden by feet. Fermentation was interrupted through the addition of grape brandy in order to perserve a certain degree of natural sweetness.

In Wiese & Krohn's cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, on the Atlantic coast, under the control of the Port and Douro Wines Institute.
Bottled in 2005 (19.700 bottles). Unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol 20.5% vol
Total acidity +/- 4.58 g/l (tartaric acid)
Fixed acidity +/- 4.13 g/l (tartaric acid)
pH +/- 3.7
Residual sugar +/- 94 g/l

Impressive black colour. Concentrated aroma's of ripe fruit. Full-bodied and fleshy. Well balanced, ripe tannins. Long, sweet, finish.

Room temperature.


Combine this Vintage with Steak au Poivre or take it after meal with cheese, tarts, pies, cakes and berries.