DescriptionDow's Fine Ruby Port 75clThe grapes used in the production of Dow's Fine Ruby were a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties from the Douro Valley. Dow's Fine Ruby was aged in seasoned oak casks at our lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia for an average of 3 years, and bottled when ready to drink.Port wine Net Content 75cl e ABV (%) 19.0 Alcohol Units 14.3 Tasting Notes Exuberant youthful fruit flavours make it perfect for informal drinking. Alcohol Details RedDouroDow's was one of the first Port houses to invest in the Upper Douro Valley, acquiring in 1896 the Quinta do Bomfim near the village of Pinh√¢o. Bomfim's 49 hectares (121 acres) of south-facing vineyards, give optimal ripening conditions. The old vines on stone-walled terraces planted by Maurice, John and Ron Symington in the 1920s bring added complexity to the traditional dry finish of Dow's Ports. Dow's owns two of the Douro's finest Quintas, Senhora da Ribeira and Bomfim. They were acquired in 1890 and 1896, making Dow's one of the first houses to invest in premium vineyards. The grapes used in the production of Dow's Fine Ruby were a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties from the Douro Valley, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto C√£o. The grapes used in the production of Dow's Fine Ruby were a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties from the Douro Valley. Dow's Fine Ruby was aged in seasoned oak casks at our lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia for an average of 3 years, and bottled when ready to drink.Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tempranillo, Tinta C√£oCharles Symington Storage This bottle should be stored lying down in a cool dark place Alcohol Serving Suggestion/Preparation & Usage A glass of Dow's Ruby Port, with its delicious brambly Fruit Flavours and notes of Peppery Spice, is a fine wine own or will Pair Wonderfully with chocolate desserts and most cheese Other Information Port - Fortified Wine Nutrition Ingredients Allergy Information Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites Brand Details Dow's Dow's Port is owned by the Symington family, which has a tradition of Port making that dates back over centuries. Dow's Ports come from Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira: both estates were originally acquired by the company in the 19th century and today they produce some of the greatest wines in the Douro. Dow's was one of the first Port houses to invest in the Upper Douro Valley, acquiring in 1896 the Quinta do Bomfim near the village of Pinh√¢o. Bomfim's 49 hectares (121 acres) of south-facing vineyards, give optimal ripening conditions. The old vines on stone-walled terraces planted by Maurice, John and Ron Symington in the 1920s bring added complexity to the traditional dry finish of Dow's Ports. Dow's is owned by the Symington family, Port producers for five generations since 1882, although through their great-grandmother Beatrice, they can trace their Port ancestry back to the 17th century. Today, five members of the Symington family work in the company, responsible for the vineyards and the winemaking of all Dow's Ports. Manufacturer Symington Family Estates, Vinhos, LDA., V. N. GAIA. Return To Address John E Fells and Sons Ltd, Hertfordshire, HP4 3ZE, UK. Tel: (01442) 870900(01442) 870900