Krohn's estate Quinta do Retiro Novo is located in Sarzedinho, a small village in the Rio Torto valley. Quality is determined by the grape varieties, by the age of the vines, their method of training and the density of planting. All these factors are officially converted into points, the sum of which determines the final classification of the property. Here this sum exceeds 1200 points, ensuring it belongs to a select group of "Class A" properties. During vinification, great importance is given to both modern technology balanced by traditional wine making methods. So old lagares (open granite tanks about 75 cm high) are still used to make the best Ports with traditional foot treading of the grapes without any mechanical crushing. Modern stainless steel lagares are also used where sophisticated robots simulate the human treading of the grapes. Fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape brandy, to preserve a degree of natural sweetness.
A rich, dark Port, packed full of pure bramble fruit, very concentrated with structured tannins, balancing acidity and notes of chocolate and caramel. Full-bodied and long.
