40 Year Old
Douro, Portugal
Grape Varieties: Traditional grapes from Douro, mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.
Vinification
Hand-harvest at their best moment, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and vinified
in a careful maceration with extraction of colour, tannins and pellicle aromas,
complemented by permanent pumping-over during fermentation. This process takes
place in vats at a controlled temperature between 28-30ºC, until reaching the desired
Baumé. At this phase grape brandy is added (benefit), originating a fortified wine. A
wine of an exceptional quality, obtained by the lotation of several harvests, in order
to acquire a complementarity of organoleptic characteristics typical of this style aged
tawny. Matures in wood for variable periods of time in which the age mentioned on
the label corresponds to the approximated average of the different wines age on the
lot, expressing the character of the wine in what concerns the characteristics
conferred by the ageing in oak casks.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber colour with greenish borders. Extremely complex nose with hints of dried
fruits, such as, nuts, raisins and figs, involved by subtle touches of vanilla and honey.
In the mouth it is dense, silky and concentrated, impressing by its freshness. Powerful
and very persistent finish.
Recommendations
The wine should be stored in a fresh, dry and dark place, without temperature
variations, and the bottle must remain up-right. As a natural product, the Port Wine is
subject to create deposit when ageing. Once opened, it should be consumed within 4 to 6 months. The periods here suggested are merely for guidance, not implying the
deterioration of the wine but only a slow evolution that can lead to the loss of its
original sensorial characteristics. Slightly refreshed, it is the ideal choice to serve with
appetizers like strong cheeses and pâtés. The velvety texture and the singular
aromatic expression stand-out remarkably with main courses with dried fruits.
Irresistible with a tureen of foie gras with aubergine and nuts. Wonderful choice to
serve with a myriad of delicious caramel brownies, chocolate and pistachio pavê and
nuts crostini with cheese chèvre. The multiplicity of possible harmonies is superb,
having the consumer the pleasure to go in search of new flavours. Serve at a
temperature between 12 and 14ºC.
Technical Details
Alcohol 20 %vol
pH 3,52
Total Acidity 5,33 g/dm3
Reducing Sugars 141,90 g/dm3
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