It is an excellent accompaniment to many desserts and can also be enjoyed with some fruit dishes, especially strawberries. A reluctance to follow trends and plant international grapes is now paying dividends and the new breed of full-blooded, fruit-filled wines are more than able to compete on the world stage. After fermentation, the wine goes through an ageing period in seasoned oak casks for an average of 20 years. Here, over many years of ageing, the Port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber ‘tawny’ colour, slowly developing the complex mellow flavours and the smooth luscious palate which are the hallmarks of this style of port.

Despite the challengingly arid climate here, this is a dynamic region, referred to sometimes as Portugal's 'new world'. If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase. Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards: A lovely rounded wine showing aromas of salted caramel, spice, dried fruit, toasted nuts, honey and wood. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement.THe Port has already been oxidised in the barrel so, once opened, the wine will last a few months in a restoppered bottle. Aged Tawny Ports have been aged in wooden casks for an extended number of years and in the process their colour lightens and they take on a softer character. Pairs extremely well with nuts, dried fruits and fruitcake, but also with vanilla ice cream or crème brûlée. A combination of barrel aged wines from multiple vintages, with the final blend averaging 20 years of age.

Trás-os-Montes is a remote region of harsh winters and hot, dry summers in the north-east of the country is bound on one side by high mountains and on the other the. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads. Along with the most popular varieties, there are regional specialties, such as Hondarrabi Zuri in the Basque Country, Marmajuelo in the Canary Islands and Zalema in Andalucia.

This Tawny is a true masterpiece, with a bouquet that offers a captivating and complex array of aromas. The extra years of wood-ageing softens the colour of Aged Tawnies and give them greater complexity and their typical nut and raisin characteristics. A great choice for an endless array of desserts, such as toffee brownies, chocolate and pistachio pavé, or crostini of walnuts with chevre. The Symington coopers, led by Senhor Antonio, have cared for these seasoned oak barrels throughout this time.

The unique flavours that are the hallmark of Portugal's indigenous grape varieties have become its trump card.Here again, the wines are selected from among the best red ports produced in the eastern areas of the Douro Valley, including Taylor's own properties, and aged in oak casks. The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process.