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In the glass
Aroma: plum, orange, walnut, almond
Palate: lively, fresh acidity, elegant fruit
Pale gold from long cask maturation, with plum, orange, walnut and almond notes, lively fresh acidity, elegant fruit and a long finish.
What it pairs with
- Almond tart Toasted almond suits a long-aged tawny.More wines for dessert →
- Creme brulee Caramelised sugar echoes the oxidative notes.More wines for dessert →
- Soft cheese Creamy cheese softens the concentration.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Quinta do Portal 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. No decanting is needed; open and pour.
- Serve slightly chilled. Aged tawnies are normally served slightly chilled.
- Glassware. A small tulip glass.
- Pair with the food. Almond tart, Creme brulee, Soft cheese. A nutty or caramelised dessert suits the style.
History
Quinta do Portal's 20 Year Old tawny is matured in oak casks of 550 litres and ages for an average of 20 years before bottling.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Portal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional
- Classification
- DOC Porto, Tawny with indication of age
- Oak
- Aged in seasoned oak casks of 550 litres, an average of 20 years before bottling
Frequently asked about Quinta do Portal 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port
What does Quinta do Portal 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port taste like?
On the nose, plum, orange, walnut, almond. On the palate, lively, fresh acidity, elegant fruit. Pale gold from long cask maturation, with plum, orange, walnut and almond notes, lively fresh acidity, elegant fruit and a long finish.
When should I drink Quinta do Portal 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port?
Quinta do Portal bottles it to meet current demand and suggests it as the end to a special dinner; it gives no drinking window.
What food pairs with Quinta do Portal 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port?
Almond tart is the first match to try, with Creme brulee and Soft cheese close behind. Toasted almond suits a long-aged tawny.
What grapes are in Quinta do Portal 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port?
The technical sheet names Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional 'and others', without percentages.
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