35.00€ VAT incl.
Golden in color, with aromas of dried apricots and candied tangerine peel well integrated with a dried fruit character. “The palate reveals dried fruit with a fiery finish. With great structure and a long finish. It offers surprising aromas of orange and lemon peel, with notes of toffee, caramel and honey. Full-bodied and juicy, with lots of sweet fruit and a long, subtle finish that lingers. This really is the benchmark for 10-year-old tawnies.” Tasting notes by James Suckling in June 2003.
In stock
| Type | Tawny Envelhecido |
| Region | Port Wine |
| Varieties | Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinto Cão,Tinta Francisca,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Roriz |
| Harvest | NV |
| Capacity | 750 ml |
| Volume | 19.5% |
| Winemaker | Dirk Niepoort |
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinto Cão,Tinta Francisca,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Roriz.
Vinification: Tawnies with an age indication of “20 years” are blended from different wines with an average age of 20 years. Prolonged ageing in small wooden casks gives it its characteristic tawny color. The main characteristics of an aged tawny are the complexity of the aromas, freshness and a persistent, refined bouquet. After dinner, aged tawny goes well with cheeses and especially chocolate-based desserts. It can also be drunk as an aperitif, served at room temperature or slightly chilled. Niepoort produces 10, 20 and 30 year old tawny. The skillful ageing and blending of the different tawny ports is the art of master blender José Nogueira. Winemaking: The tawnies are aged in small old oak barrels (550 l) in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia for several years. The balanced marriage of different characteristics and different ages is the art of Niepoort’s Master Blender, José Nogueira.
Tasting Notes: Golden in color, with aromas of dried apricots and candied tangerine peel well integrated with a dried fruit character. “The palate reveals dried fruit with a fiery finish.With great structure and a long finish.It offers surprising aromas of orange and lemon peel, with notes of toffee, caramel and honey.Full-bodied and juicy, with lots of sweet fruit and a long, subtle finish that lingers.This really is the benchmark for 10-year-old tawnies.””Tasting notes by James Suckling in June 2003.
Recommendation: Serve at a temperature of 16 to 18ºC.
Food pairing: Sweet suggestions: Dried fruit, nuts, almonds, raisins, peaches, apricots, etc.Egg-based desserts, tarts with nuts, coffee, vanilla.
Slightly chilled, it can also be used as an aperitif.
Do you want to get first-hand news and exclusives from Touriga Vinhos de Portugal? Then subscribe to our newsletter here!
