In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Almond biscuits
    Nuts on nuts.
  • Apple tart
    Caramel with baked fruit.
  • Mild cheese
    Easygoing match.

History

Velhotes is Calem's flagship everyday tawny, a familiar Portuguese brand.

  1. 1859 — House founded

Facts

Producer
Calem
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Classification
DOC Porto
Oak
A reserve tawny aged in seasoned oak casks
ABV
20.0%
Price
EUR 10 to 14 at retail
Drinking window
0 to 2 from release
First vintage
1859

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 85

Tags

drink young fortified port low tannin medium acid medium body mood easygoing occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with digestif pairs with fruit desserts price everyday sweet tinta barroca tinta roriz touriga franca touriga nacional value pick
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