COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2003
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão
PRODUCER
Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Krohn Colheita Port 2003 is a single-harvest Tawny Port produced by Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers (Wiese & Krohn) from the Douro region of Portugal. As a Colheita, it is aged in oak barrels for an extended period, a hallmark of this style. The 2003 vintage was influenced by a wet start to the year followed by a hot August, contributing to concentrated grape characteristics. Wiese & Krohn, established in 1865, has a long-standing reputation for quality Port wines, with their vineyards, including Quinta do Retiro Novo, being a key asset. The company is now part of The Fladgate Partnership.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Colheita means 'harvest' in Portuguese, signifying a single-year Tawny.
Fact 02
Aged in oak for years, developing a mahogany hue and nutty complexity.
Fact 03
Krohn is known for holding significant stocks of aged Port.
Fact 04
Awarded a Silver Medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2018.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Krohn Colheita Port 2003 is produced using traditional Port winemaking methods. Grapes are fermented in granite 'lagares' with foot-treading, followed by fortification with grape spirit. The wine then undergoes extended aging in oak barrels, a defining characteristic of Colheita Ports, which contributes to its complexity and maturation.
