TAWNY PORT
ABOUT
Aged for 4 years in French oak barrels and balseiros in which it received a slow and controlled oxidation that is typical for tawnies. Due to its balance of youth and oak ageing it is a versatile wine, delighting a wide range of tasters.
TASTING NOTES
Color: dark amber
Flavor: sweet flavors such as jam and plum. Certain hints of hazelnut and dried fruit, for example figs.
On the palate it reveals a nice balance between acidity and sweetness, well integrated with wood and with a nice lingering finish.
ELABORATION
Totally destemmed grapes, followed by a slow fermentation with temperature control up to 25 ºC degrees. Soft filtration.
VARIETALS
Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (20%), Touriga Nacional (5%), Tinto Cão (5%),
Others (20%).
PAIRING SUGGESTION
Egg custard, Pineapple, Tiramisú.
OTHER INFORMATION
Alcohol 19,5%
Total acidity 4,15(g/l. tartaric acid)
pH 3,28