In the glass
What it pairs with
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Almond tart
Nuts mirror the cask character. -
Creme brulee
Caramel meets nuttiness. -
Aged cheese
Dried fruit lifts cheese.
How to serve Calem 10 Year Old Tawny
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Almond tart, Creme brulee, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Calem's age-dated tawnies are matured at its riverside Gaia cellars.
- 1859 — House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Calem
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged on average ten years in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 3 from release
- First vintage
- 1859
Scores
- Wine Spectator 89
Frequently asked about Calem 10 Year Old Tawny
What does Calem 10 Year Old Tawny taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A nutty, honeyed ten-year tawny with dried-fruit sweetness and a clean cask-aged finish.
When should I drink Calem 10 Year Old Tawny?
Drink 0 to 3 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Calem 10 Year Old Tawny?
Almond tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese. Nuts mirror the cask character.
What grapes are in Calem 10 Year Old Tawny?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.