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Krohn Port: A Star in The Fladgate Partnership Portfolio
Krohn, a cherished member of The Fladgate Partnership, is a reputable brand in the Port wine world. It signifies a profound dedication to the craft, intertwining a vibrant history of Port wine making with a commitment to innovation.
Characteristics of Krohn Port
Krohn offers a plethora of Port styles, including Vintage, Tawny, Ruby, and Late Bottled Vintage (LBV), each boasting their unique traits. Regardless of style, all Krohn Ports emanate a characteristic elegance and depth, bearing witness to their esteemed lineage.
Their Vintage Ports are renowned for their intense flavors and substantial structure, unfurling a complex harmony of fruit and spice notes. Tawny Ports, nurtured in wooden barrels, deliver a refined palate profile, with whispers of caramel, dried fruits, and almonds. Their Ruby and LBV Ports, characterized by a lively, fruit-centric personality, serve as excellent introductions to those taking their first steps into the realm of Port.
Technical Details
Krohn leverages time-honored winemaking methods, employing indigenous grape varieties like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca. The vinification process integrates traditional foot treading in stone lagares, succeeded by fermentation. This process is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit, maintaining the wine's natural sweetness.
Gastronomic Suggestions
Krohn's Ports exhibit impressive versatility in food pairings. Their Vintage and LBV Ports create a beautiful symphony with robust cheeses and chocolate desserts, while the Tawny Ports, showcasing their nutty and dried fruit profiles, harmonize beautifully with creamy desserts, fine cheeses, and pâtés. The fresh, fruit-forward nature of the Ruby Ports makes them an excellent partner to cheese platters or fruit-based desserts.
Vineyard Practices
Krohn, under The Fladgate Partnership's guidance, adheres to sustainable vineyard practices, displaying deep respect for the indigenous grape varieties and the unique terroir of the Douro Valley. The region's challenging topography necessitates manual vineyard management, fostering a balanced relationship between the land and the winemaking process.
Notable Vintage Years
Krohn's Vintage Ports, notably the acclaimed 2003, 2007, and 2011 vintages, embody both the high quality of the harvest and the skilled craftsmanship of the winemakers under The Fladgate Partnership's banner.
As a valued member of The Fladgate Partnership, Krohn continues to uphold and contribute to the respected legacy of Port wine. Its commitment to maintaining tradition while embracing innovation results in crafting unique, high-quality expressions that encapsulate the heart and spirit of the Douro Valley.
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CLASSIC VINTAGE
1957 / 1958 / 1960 / 1961 / 1963 / 1965 / 1967 / 1970 / 2000 / 2003 / 2005 / 2007 / 2009 / 2011 / 2016 / 2017
QUINTA VINTAGE
2000 / 2004 / 2005 / 2007 / 2009 / 2011
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Krohn: Their Vintage Ports are renowned for their intense flavors and substantial structure, unfurling a complex harmony of fruit and spice notes. Tawny Ports, nurtured in wooden barrels, deliver a refined palate profile, with whispers of caramel, dried fruits, and almonds. Their Ruby and LBV Ports, characterized by a lively, fruit-centric personality, serve as excellent introductions to those taking their first steps into the realm of Port.
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1920 / 1922 / 1937 / 1938 / 1940 / 1941 / 1944 / 1950 / 1952 / 1955 / 1957 / 1958 / 1960 / 1961 / 1963 / 1965 / 1966 / 1967 / 1970 / 1974 / 1975 / 1976 / 1978 / 1982 / 1983 / 1985 / 1986 / 1987 / 1988 / 1989 / 1990 / 1991 / 1992 / 1994 / 1995 / 1996 / 1997 / 1998 / 1999 / 2000 / 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012
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