Late Bottled Vintage

A style of Port, first introduced by Quinta do Noval in 1954. It is designed to mimic the vintage style, with less time until release and less expense. The wines are softened by ageing in wood for up to six years and are generally ready for consumption when released. The best, although not the cheapest, examples are labelled 'traditional' or 'unfiltered'. These offer a real glimpse of vintage quality and often continue to improve after release.