£35.10 per bottle
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Krohn has a well-deserved reputation for the quality of its Colheita Ports. These single year Ports, matured for a long time in wood, develop the mahogany colour of old Tawnies, alongside complex aromas and flavours and a silky texture. Wiese & Krohn was founded in 1865 by two Norwegians - Theodor Wiese and Dankert Krohn - shipping initially to Scandinavia and Germany. In the century and a half since its foundation, Krohn has built up an outstanding reputation.
Traditional grape varieties are sourced from the Quinta do Retiro estate and neighbouring vineyards in the Rio Torto Valley. Fermentation takes place in Quinta do Retiro Novo, and the process is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit to preserve a certain degree of natural sweetness. All ageing is done in 547 litre oak barrels and larger casks, at Krohn's cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Colheita Ports spend at least 7 years maturing in wood - at Krohn this would typically be 10 years and above, before being bottled, unfiltered, to order.
Tasting note: Fresh, fig notes with hints of butterscotch, muscovado sugar and nutmeg on the nose. Full of plum, walnuts, hazelnuts, cinnamon and raisins on the palate. Spice notes enrich the elegant finish, balanced by racy acidity.
Food match: A delicious dessert wine, to enjoy with berry fruit, dark chocolate and almonds.
