The Porto Tawny Spécial Réserve offers lovely aromas of caramel and toffee on the nose, with hints of spices and dried figs. Very smooth, the palate is balanced, with a strong personality, for a long, harmonious finish. Enjoy this Tawny Port with a delicious cheese...
Features
Estate
Alves de Sousa
Cuvée
Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve
Designation
Porto
Region
Portugal
Grape varieties
Tinta Francisca, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão et d'autres
Terroirs
Terraced vineyards, Douro River nearby
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation with skins at 24-28ºC for 3 - 4 days, interrupting fermentation with the addition of "Aguardente" (77% wine brandy).
Breeding
For 8 years in old French oak barrels
Alcohol content
19,5%
Residual sugars
85 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Coppery hue, purple highlights on the disk
Nose
Aromas of caramel and toffee, with notes of spices and dried figs.
Mouth
Very smooth and balanced, with a strong personality and a long, harmonious finish.
Serve
AT 15°C
Open
To the tasting
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with foie gras and apple aumônière, dry sheep's milk cheese, chocolate fondant...
Alves de Sousa
Porto
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