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Alves de Sousa - Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve

Name: Alves de Sousa - Caldas Porto Tawny Special Reserve
Brand: Alves de Sousa
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)

Porto|Red wine

4.6/5 (5 customers)

Portugal

balanced

caramel

desserts

appetizer

"Get acquainted with port with this smooth and delicious vintage—perfect with cheese or dessert!"

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 character, 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

Regions

Vineyards planted on terraces, with the Douro River nearby

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Fermentation with 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

Aged for 8 years in old French oak barrels

Alcohol content

19,5%

Residual sugars

85 g/L

Eye

Copper-colored wine with purple highlights on the surface

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

Open

Tasting Notes

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a foie gras and apple pastry, a dry sheep's-milk cheese, or a chocolate fondant...

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Customer Rating

4.6/5

based on 5 reviews