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COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Symington Family Estates
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a non-vintage fortified wine from Symington Family Estates, a producer with a five-generation history in Portugal's Douro Valley. The '10 Year Old' designation reflects an average age of the blended Ports, contributing to its balanced profile. The wine originates from the Douro DOC, a region renowned for its dramatic terraced vineyards. Symington Family Estates is recognized for its commitment to preserving the heritage of the Douro Valley, with Dow's being a brand synonymous with high-quality Port for over two centuries.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The '10 Year Old' is an average age, not a single vintage.
Fact 02
Dow's is known for a drier finish than many other Tawnies.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from historic Douro vineyards.
Fact 04
Symington Family Estates is in its fifth generation of winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port is produced by Symington Family Estates using traditional Portuguese red grape varietals. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and granite lagares. The wine undergoes an average of 10 years of aging in seasoned oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia. This aging process allows for controlled oxidation, developing the characteristic Tawny profile. The final wine is a blend of Ports of different ages to achieve consistency and the signature Dow's house style. Grapes are hand-harvested from historic vineyards managed with integrated production and organic viticulture principles.
