Does Crusted Port Need Decanting?
Both Port Wines Are Bottled Without Being Filtered and Will 'Throw' a Very Light Deposit. So Light Is the Deposit in the Late Bottled Vintage, That Decanting...
Both Port wines are bottled without being filtered and will 'throw' a very light deposit. So light is the deposit in the Late Bottled Vintage, that decanting is not necessary, but the Fonseca Crusted Port would certainly benefit from being being decanted, as the deposit will be more evident.
How long does crusted Port last?
Crusted Port
The only significant date on the label is the year of bottling. Most crusted Ports are ready to drink with five or six years of bottle age and will last for another decade. The British houses make a speciality of this style.
How do you serve crusted Port?
Graham's Crusted Port possesses many of the characteristics of Declared or Single Quinta Vintage Ports and can benefit from being bottle-aged for a further five years or more. Crusted needs to be decanted before serving and should be served cool, between 12 and 16º Celsius.
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