Quinta de la Rosa has been in the Bergqvist family since 1906 when it was gifted to current owner Sophia Bergvist’s grandmother, Claire, as a christening present. One of the first producers in the area to embrace the winemaking revolution in the early 1990s, La Rosa is now known for its premium wines and ‘drier style’ ports. The estate is located in the heart of the Douro’s dramatic Cima Corgo region, with its steep vines, schist soils, and dramatic views.
The Late Bottled Vintage is an extremely high-quality port made from some of the best wines of the vintage. The traditional port varieties tend to be sourced parcels nearer the river with older vines and greater sun exposure. The LBV was foot trodden in granite lagares in the traditional manner before aging in large oak ‘tonels’ for 4 years, in which time it naturally sediments before bottling. It’s dense and structured but with wonderful fruit and vibrant tannins.