In the glass
What it pairs with
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Almond tart
Nuts on nuts. -
Creme brulee
Caramel meets nuttiness. -
Aged cheese
Dried fruit lifts cheese.
How to serve Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserva
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
Dona Antonia Reserva honours Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, the 19th-century matriarch who shaped the house.
- 1751 — House origins
Facts
- Producer
- Ferreira
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A reserve tawny blend aged in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 3 from release
- First vintage
- 1751
Scores
- Wine Spectator 89
Frequently asked about Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserva
What does Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserva taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A reserve tawny named for the legendary Dona Antonia Ferreira, with nutty caramel and dried-fruit notes.
When should I drink Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserva?
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 Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserva?
Almond tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese. Nuts on nuts.
What grapes are in Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserva?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.