Description
Deep red in colour, very intense aroma and beginning to acquire
complexity. Hints of wild fruit, chocolate, violets, peppermint and
resins, and spices such as cloves. Full-bodied, with firm and
elegant tannins, balanced and harmonious, with a very persistent and
intense finish.
Offley
LBV was made from grapes grown at Quinta da Boa Vista. Located in
the best production area for Port Wines, classified A, the vineyards
were created in the 19th century by Baron of Forrester who made his
home there. The superb construction of the estate's vineyards makes
its stonewalled terraces one of the most beautiful and majestic
sights in the region.
Careful selection of grape varieties was followed by meticulous
vinification from transport to the winery to the finished wine. The
wine was made using a combination of modern technology and age-old
traditional methods to preserve the quality and identity of this
singular wine.
Origin
William Offley officially founded the Offley- Forrester Company, one
of the pioneer Port houses, in 1737. In 1803 a Scottish trader,
James Forrester, joined him in partnership and the company took the
name Offley-Forrester and Webber. His nephew, Joseph James Forrester
joined him in Porto in 1831 when he was 22 years old and
subsequently became a national hero in Portugal.
He was the first person to map the Upper Douro area. His maps are
still of major importance today, as well as a very valuable
topographical survey of the Douro river. For his work, the king of
Portugal, Pedro V, awarded him the title of Baron Forrester in 1855.
Food
Parings
Porto is the perfect digestif after a fine meal and can be
traditionally pared with a great Blue cheese such as England’s
Stilton along with walnuts or almonds.