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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2018 | 85/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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 Quevedo Tawny 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 biscuits, Apple tart, Mild cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Quevedo's reserve tawny is an everyday cask-aged Port.
- 1991: Family begins bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Quevedo · visiting guide
- 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 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
Frequently asked about Quevedo Tawny Reserva
What does Quevedo Tawny Reserva taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An accessible reserve tawny with nutty caramel notes, good chilled or neat.
When should I drink Quevedo Tawny Reserva?
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 Quevedo Tawny Reserva?
Almond biscuits is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Apple tart and Mild cheese. Nuts on nuts.
What grapes are in Quevedo Tawny Reserva?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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