Quinta da Gaivosa LBV Port 2018 offers a vibrant expression of the Douro Valley's rich winemaking heritage. With its deep ruby color, this port reveals captivating notes of ripe fruit and dried figs, harmoniously complemented by jammy and dark chocolate nuances. The tannins are firm yet well integrated, providing a long and harmonious finish.

Composition: Traditional Douro grape varietals. Winemaking: This port undergoes a meticulous fermentation process to enhance its rich flavors. Aging: Aged in large oak vats to preserve its intricate flavors and balanced structure.

Wine Critic Reviews

Wine Enthusiast (88): The Alves de Sousa family has been producing Port for five generations. This latest LBV release shows a soft, open and sweet character. It is rich, spicy with a floral perfume and a core of black plum flavors. Drink now.

Revista Adega (93): Fortified sweet red composed of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, and Tinta Roriz, aged 4 years in oak barrels before bottling. Shows ripe red and black fruits followed by floral, herbal, and sweet spice notes. Notable for its refreshing acidity and tense, sandy-textured tannins, which balance its sweetness, giving the wine fluidity. It has a full and persistent finish, with touches of cassis, dried plums, cocoa, violets, graphite, and licorice. Alcohol 19.5%.

Decanter World Wine Awards (92):

Falstaff (93): Deep ruby, purple reflections, broad ochre rim. Black forest berry fruit, ripe cherry, delicate roasted aromas, some caramel. Juicy, fresh heart cherry, ripe, well-integrated tannins, delicate sweetness on the finish, freshly structured, already easily accessible, a silky food companion.