COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinta da Barca, Rufete, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
PRODUCER
Quinta do Tedo
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta Do Tedo Fine Tawny is a Non-Vintage Port wine from the Douro region of Portugal, produced by Quinta do Tedo. It is a Single Quinta wine, with all grapes sourced from the estate's Class 'A' rated vineyards. The wine is a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, aged for an average of 6-7 years in oak casks. Quinta do Tedo is situated in an ecological reserve within a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the estate practices organic viticulture.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are rated Class 'A', the highest possible from the Portuguese Instituto do Vinho do Porto.
Fact 02
Quinta do Tedo is located in an ecological reserve.
Fact 03
The estate is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fact 04
Grapes are 100% from Quinta do Tedo's organic property.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Quinta Do Tedo Fine Tawny begins with fermentation in traditional lagares, utilizing foot treading for extraction. Pre-fermentation maceration lasts for two days, followed by two days of fermentation at controlled temperatures of 29-31°C. The wine then undergoes aging for an average of 6-7 years in 500-liter French oak casks. The grapes are sourced exclusively from Quinta do Tedo's 14-hectare organic property.
