COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Old Vine Field Blend
PRODUCER
Quinta da Gaivosa
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta da Gaivosa's 10 Years Old Tawny Port is a fortified wine from Portugal's Douro region, crafted by the Alves de Sousa family, who have been making wine for five generations. The winery itself is a modern, award-winning facility. The wine is a blend of over 30 native old vine grape varieties, including Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional. The '10 Years' designation indicates an average age of the wines in the blend, representing a balance of maturity and freshness. The Alves de Sousa family's winemaking legacy is marked by a transition from supplying grapes to establishing their own producer-bottler identity, with Domingos Alves de Sousa recognized as a pioneer in Douro wines.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of over 30 native old vine grape varieties.
Fact 02
The producer, Quinta da Gaivosa, is an award-winning modern winery.
Fact 03
The '10 Years' signifies an average age, not a specific vintage.
Fact 04
The Alves de Sousa family has five generations of winemaking experience.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Tawny Port is produced using the traditional Port wine method. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts at temperatures between 20-25°C for 3-4 days, after which it is interrupted with grape spirit at 77% ABV. The wine then undergoes aging in old French oak casks for an average of 10 years. This process contributes to the wine's characteristic profile, balancing the influence of wood aging with the inherent characteristics of the grape blend.
