Tasting notes: Krohn Ruby NV
Krohn Ruby NV (Non Vintage) is in a different category to most Ruby Ports. Mature and versatile with a deep red colour and a concentration of fresh, plummy fruit aromas plus hints of spice. The palate has plenty of lively cherry and curranty black fruit, rich and full with a soft finish.
Food match:
Serve after a meal as a digestif with hard cheeses, chestnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Works as a perfect accompaniment to berries, summer pudding and chocolate too!
Production/Region:
Traditional grape varieties are sourced from Krohn’s own vineyards and supplemented by fruit from neighbouring farms working in partnership with Krohn. Here old vines are planted in schistous soils.
Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel vats and is then interrupted by the addition of grape spirit. This preserves a certain degree of natural sweetness.
This wine is a blend of different grapes, vineyards and vintages. Aged for 2 to 3 years in large, old oak barrels.
Wiese & Krohn was founded in 1865 by two Norwegians, Theodor Wiese and Dankert Krohn. Shipping initially to Scandinavia and Germany. In the century and a half since its foundation, Krohn has built up an outstanding reputation.
Long renowned for the quality of their sublime Colheitas, which are single vintage tawnies. They produce a remarkably complete range for a small house. Each wine excels in its category. Much of the secret lies in the high quality of their vineyards and the magical combination of terroir, locality, aspect, incline and low-yielding vines.
Above all their Quinta do Retiro Novo estate in Sarzedinho. It is in the Rio Torto valley, a grade A vineyard. Indeed Krohn only work with grapes from A-graded vineyards across all of their ports, and their top wines are still trodden by foot.
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