Van Zeller LBV Port 2020

Van Zeller has deep roots in the history of Port wine — it was Cristiano's great-grandfather, working with Colonel Jack Rutherford of the UK, who helped pioneer the Late Bottled Vintage category commercially in the early 1950s. Their LBV was unfiltered from the start, bottled in the traditional way as a true everyday alternative to Vintage Port. That philosophy continues today: Van Zeller's LBV is unfiltered, decanting-worthy, and built to last.

About This Wine

A full-bodied, unfiltered LBV from the Douro Valley, made from a blend of 15 indigenous Douro red varieties. Spending four years in cask before bottling, it develops the concentration and complexity of a Vintage Port while remaining approachable earlier. Decanting is recommended. Once open, the wine stays fresh for 2–4 weeks in good storage conditions.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep, intense ruby
Nose: Elderberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, and cocoa with a hint of spice
Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated with dark fruit, chocolate, and firm structure
Finish: Long and warming with lingering dark fruit and a rich, velvety close

Food Pairing

A classic match for aged cheeses, dark chocolate, and rich desserts. Also excellent as a digestif on its own.

Details

Grape: 15 Douro red varieties
Region: Douro, Portugal
Farming: Traditional
Style: Robust Full Bodied Port
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Alcohol: 19.5%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 10 years