In the glass
What it pairs with
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Almond tart
Nuts mirror the cask character. -
Creme brulee
Caramel meets nuttiness. -
Aged cheese
Dried fruit lifts cheese.
How to serve Royal Oporto 10 Year Old 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 tart, Creme brulee, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Royal Oporto is the long-standing Port brand of Real Companhia Velha.
- 1756 — Company founded by royal charter
Facts
- Producer
- Real Companhia Velha
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged on average ten years in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 3 from release
- First vintage
- 1756
Scores
- Wine Spectator 88
Frequently asked about Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny
What does Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A nutty, honeyed ten-year tawny under the Royal Oporto label from Portugal's oldest wine company.
When should I drink Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny?
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 Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny?
Almond tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese. Nuts mirror the cask character.
What grapes are in Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.