COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
PRODUCER
Quinta do Vallado
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vallado Tawny Port 10 Years Old is a Port wine from Quinta do Vallado, a producer with a long history in Portugal's Douro region. As a Tawny Port, it undergoes oxidative aging, a process that develops its characteristic profile. The '10 Years Old' designation indicates the average age of the wines blended to create this mature and complex expression. The grapes used are primarily Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Roriz, grown on old vines within the Douro appellation.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tawny Port is aged in wood, not in bottle, meaning it's ready to drink upon release.
Fact 02
The '10 Years Old' is an average age, meaning some wines in the blend are younger, some older.
Fact 03
Quinta do Vallado is one of the oldest estates in the Douro, with roots dating back to the 18th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Vallado Tawny Port 10 Years Old involves the careful blending of wines from different vintages, with an average age of 10 years. These wines are aged oxidatively in old 600-liter oak barrels, a process that contributes to the wine's complexity and color. The grapes, including Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Roriz, are sourced from old vines in the Douro region. Fermentation is followed by fortification with grape spirit, a standard practice for Port wine production.
