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Alves de Sousa - Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve
Alves de Sousa - Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve

Alves de Sousa - Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve

Porto|Red wine
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Portugal
balanced
caramel
desserts
appetizer

The Special Reserve Tawny Port offers lovely aromas of caramel and toffee on the nose, with notes of spices and dried figs. Very smooth on the palate, it is well-balanced with a strong personality, leading to a long, harmonious finish. Enjoy this Tawny Port with a delicious cheese...

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Estate

Alves de Sousa

Vintage

Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve

Designation

Porto

Region

Portugal

Grape Varieties

Tinta Francisca, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão et d'autres

Terroirs

Vineyards planted on terraces, with the Douro River nearby

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Making

Fermentation on the skins at 24–28°C for 3–4 days; fermentation halted by adding “Aguardente” (wine brandy with an alcohol content of 77%)

Livestock Farming

8 years in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

19.5%

Residual sugars

85 g/l

Eye

Coppery hue

Nose

Aromas of caramel and toffee, with hints of spices and dried figs

Palate

Very smooth and well-balanced, with a strong character and a long, harmonious finish

Serve

At 15°C

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Serve with a foie gras pouch stuffed with apples, aged goat or sheep cheese, caramel candies, or a dark chocolate dessert...

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Review and comment by Mr. YVES A. Posted on 11/29/2024

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