In the glass
What it pairs with
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Almond biscuits
Nuts on nuts. -
Apple tart
Caramel with baked fruit. -
Mild cheese
Easygoing match.
How to serve Calem Velhotes Reserve 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 biscuits, Apple tart, Mild cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Velhotes is Calem's flagship everyday tawny, a familiar Portuguese brand.
- 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
Frequently asked about Calem Velhotes Reserve Tawny
What does Calem Velhotes Reserve Tawny taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Calem's well-loved everyday reserve tawny, nutty and lightly sweet, a staple of the Portuguese market.
When should I drink Calem Velhotes Reserve Tawny?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Calem Velhotes Reserve Tawny?
Almond biscuits is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Apple tart and Mild cheese. Nuts on nuts.
What grapes are in Calem Velhotes Reserve Tawny?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.