COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca
PRODUCER
Quinta da Devesa
REGION
Douro Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta da Devesa 10 Years Tawny is a Non-Vintage Port wine from the Douro Demarcated Region in Portugal. The estate, owned by the Fortunato family since 1941, is located in the Cima Corgo sub-region. This Tawny Port is a blend of aged wines with an average age of 10 years, aged in wooden casks. The winery is known for its specialty in Tawny Ports.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at elevations between 500-600 meters.
Fact 02
The estate uses cover crops for soil health and moisture conservation.
Fact 03
Foot treading in traditional granite 'lagares' is employed for some wines.
Fact 04
Quinta da Devesa has been owned by the Fortunato family since 1941.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Quinta da Devesa 10 Years Tawny Port is produced using traditional Port wine methods. The wine is a Non-Vintage blend, meaning it is composed of wines from different years, aged to achieve an average of 10 years in wooden casks. The estate employs an Integrated Production system in its vineyards, focusing on sustainability and biodiversity. Traditional techniques, such as foot treading in granite lagares, may be used in the vinification process.
