2012 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo LBV

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Alex Bridgeman
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2012 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo LBV

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Deep red with a wide rim. Fresh and youthful nose full of sour raspberry and redcurrant. Silky texture in the mouth with soft fruit that wraps around the tongue; the tannins are plentiful and generous. Great acidity keeps the whole port in balance. A lingering raspberry finish shows where the fruit and structure combine well and delivers a long and persistent taste. A lovely LBV. 90/100. 24-May-17.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!

2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
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