COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
PRODUCER
W & J Graham & Co
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Graham's 10 Years Old Tawny Port is a Non-Vintage fortified wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal. Produced by W & J Graham & Co., a company with a history dating back to 1820 and now part of Symington Family Estates, this Port is crafted from traditional Douro grape varieties. The wine's designation signifies an average of ten years of maturation in seasoned oak casks. This extended barrel aging is a key characteristic that defines its mellow complexity and distinctive profile, representing a commitment to the slow, deliberate development of flavor.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tawny Ports are aged in smaller oak casks, allowing for gradual oxidation and flavor development.
Fact 02
The '10 Years Old' is an average age, meaning some wines in the blend are younger and some are older.
Fact 03
Graham's owns five Grade A classified vineyards in the Douro, including the renowned Quinta dos Malvedos.
Fact 04
Port wine production involves stopping fermentation early by adding grape spirit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Graham's 10 Years Old Tawny Port begins with the hand-harvesting of traditional Douro grape varieties. Fermentation is initiated and then halted early through the addition of grape spirit, a process known as fortification, which preserves sweetness and boosts alcohol. The resulting wine undergoes an average of ten years of maturation in seasoned oak casks. This extended period in wood allows for gradual oxidation, developing the characteristic mellow fruit, nutty aromas, and smooth texture. Finally, wines of different ages are blended to achieve the consistent profile of the '10 Years Old' designation.
