Porto dos Santos NV Tawny Reserve Port, Douro DOC

Item Number: 20803

UPC: 5-600627491820

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Sub Region: Douro
Appellation/AVA: Douro DOC
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): Red Blend
Type: Wine - Sherry, Madeira & Port
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 19.5

The Tawny Reserve Port comes from a blend of high-quality Port wines that have been aging for an average of 6 years, and that are blended to showcase the house style.

Terroir Notes: A field blend of red grape varieties planted on schist soils between 650 - 1970 ft (200 - 600m) above sea level from different plots in the Douro region. The soil in which the Douro Valley vines are planted is made up of schist, a slate-like metamorphic rock. Rich in nutrients, it also has useful water retention properties. The soils of the Douro share the essential property of many great vineyard soils, the ability to allow the vines to thrive while restricting their access to water and consequently their yields. Combined with the small thick skinned berries of the traditional Port grape varieties, the dry conditions produce wines of great richness and depth.

Winemaking Notes: Spontaneous fermentation with natural indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in 650L chestnut casks or pipas. This port has an average age of 6 years.

Tasting Notes: This wine showcases a tawny color with red reflections. The aroma is rich with fig, apricot, and cherry, accented by notes of spices. On the palate, it reveals pronounced flavors of fig, date, and cherry, balanced by a notable acidity and a hint of dryness that suggests orange peel. It offers a well-rounded introduction to wood-aged Ports.

Pairing Suggestions: Balanced and versatile, this delicious and eclectic wine excels not only with classic pairings of cheeses and desserts but also serves as a superb base for a wide range of cocktails in the hands of a skilled bartender.