Port Dow's Late-Bottled Vintage, 2008

Dow - one of the oldest and most respected houses for the production of fortified wine. The first bottle of port wine brand "Dow's" was released in 1798. In possession of the Dow includes two vineyard Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, which are considered some of the best vineyards in the region. Also, the grapes for port "Dou'z" deliver another 3 vineyard in the possession of the family Symington. But it own crop farms for more than 50% of the demand for raw materials. In submission Dow has one small and two large winery. They recycle not only raw materials collected from their vineyards, but also purchasing grapes. At the plant have robotic equipment that simulates the pressure grapes feet. But the production of elite vintages of port grapes crushed barefoot in special vats.

Dow is famous for its vintage port, which over the years only get better. Over the past 110 years, was released only 28 vintage port. They are made in those years when I was a very high quality assembled grape harvest. At a young age, these very powerful port wines and tart, with violet aroma. After years of exposure, dense tannic structure of the wine softens the palate there are notes of spicy cinnamon, black pepper and dark chocolate. Dow products are exported to over 50 countries around the world. Wine "Dow's" received numerous awards at prestigious wine competitions.

In the XX century the company Dow's property became part of the famous family Symington, which manufactures port with the XIX century. Winemakers Symington family have always worked in the vineyards of the Dow today cherish the legacy of the famous house, creating a gorgeous, concentrated wine in a recognizable style of "Dow's".