Portal Fine Tawny Port NV

Traditional red varieties such as Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional. Named Tawny for its colour due to the 4 years of ageing in oak, it reveals a dried fruits and raisins aroma. The smoothness and balance on the palate, give us a good idea of the slowly ageing process. It still has lot of fresh fruit, but it already started developing a nutty character. It has the complexity from the Tawnies but still some irreverence from of a young Port.

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Viticulture

The Douro is the oldest and one of the most important wine regions in the world. Located in Northeast Portugal, within the Douro River basin, surrounded by craggy mountains that give it very particular soil and climacteric characteristics, this region spreads over a total area of
approximately 250 000 hectares and is divided into three sub-regions that differ greatly from each other not only as regards the weather but also for socio-economical reasons.

Quinta do Portal properties are located in the Cima-Corgo subregion, an area that has been showing very good balance regarding its resistance to climate changes. The vineyards are spread by 5 estates - Quinta do Portal, Quinta do Confradeiro, Quinta dos Muros, Quinta da Abelheira and Quinta das Manuelas - in a total of 100 ha under vines. The different altitudes and solar exposures and the variety of grape varieties allow us to produce excellent grapes that produce a diversity of wines of great quality.

Hand picked and transported in small cases. Harvested in September each year.

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Vinification

Maceration in stainless steel vats at temperature control 24-26ºC. Average aging of 4-5 years in barrels. Bottled to meet the current demand in order to keep its freshness.

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Recommendation

This wine is mostly enjoyed as an apéritif, but also works very well as a dessert wine for those who prefer a lighter style of wine. It can be enjoyed with salted almonds, olives cheeses and charcuterie, always serve slightly chilled.