Martha's LBV 2017

Martha's LBV 2017

Martha's LBV 2017 port wine is made from 6 different grapes, the result is port wine with fullness and black fruits in good balance with sweetness, but a little edge together with tannins that make it nice and robust at the same time.

Scent: Intense ripe black fruit notes in nice balance with fresh plum notes and subtle balsamic notes that add complexity.
Taste: The ripe black fruit is even more striking and the ripe tannins are combined just right with the acidity.
Aftertaste: Excellent persistence, once again characterized by an intense fruit flavor.
Server for: Aperitif, strong cheeses, dark chocolate, dried fruit and the good steak.

Martha's Late Bottled Vintage 2017 is made from the grapes – Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cio, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz

Bottled 4 years after harvest.

The family:

The Marta family is one of those families whose history goes back to the first quarter of the 18th century, specifically to the year 1727.

As one of the oldest families in the Douro, he dedicated himself for several generations to the cultivation of grapes and later sales to the export houses. The production of the so-called “fine wine” began at the beginning of the 19th century. XX, which was also sold in barrels to VN Gaia's companies. It was in 1956 that port wine was bottled with his name for the first time. The following generations began to dedicate themselves completely to the wine business, always aware of the quality and excellence of the product. The current generations at the helm of the company are taking another decisive step by expanding and consolidating the family business internationally. The entire process has always been developed by the family, from growing the grapes to production and bottling. Today, a wide selection of port wine, Douro and various spirits is offered.

Properties:

The Marta family currently owns properties in the municipality of Santa Marta de Penaguião. The diverse area of these vineyards allows for the planting of noble varieties. Varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Roriz., Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Donzelinho, Gouveio, Códega do Larinho, Arinto, Rabigato, Moscatel Galego, among others.