Vasques de Carvalho 20 Years Old Tawny
Vasques de Carvalho 20 Years Old Tawny is an exclusive and elegant port wine from Douro, Portugal, with an average cask aging of 20 years. The long maturation in oak barrels provides impressive complexity with notes of dried fruits, roasted nuts, caramel, orange peel, honey, and fine spices. A port with a silky texture, great depth, and an exceptionally long finish.
About the product
Vasques de Carvalho is a traditional, family-owned port wine house with roots dating back to 1880. For generations, the house has specialized in producing port wines that combine classic Portuguese craftsmanship with a modern focus on quality.
This 20 Years Old Tawny is made from selected traditional grape varieties from the Douro and is aged for an average of 20 years in small oak barrels. The long aging process develops the port’s characteristic amber color and creates an elegant balance between ripe fruit, nutty aromas, and complex oxidative notes.
The result is a refined port wine with great depth and remarkable elegance, making it ideal both as a digestif and as an accompaniment to exclusive desserts and mature cheeses.
About the region
The Douro Valley in northern Portugal is one of the world's oldest classified wine regions and home to original port wine. The steep vineyards, schist soils, and warm climate create optimal conditions for grapes with great concentration and complexity.
The long aging in oak barrels gives Tawny Port its characteristic notes of nuts, dried fruit, caramel, and spices, as well as the silky and harmonious style that characterizes the best aged ports.
Tasting notes
Nose: Dried apricots, figs, raisins, roasted hazelnuts, orange peel, caramel, honey, and warm spices.
Palate: Rich and silky with notes of dried fruit, walnuts, toffee, caramel, vanilla, and an elegant touch of oak.
Finish: Very long, complex, and harmonious with lingering notes of roasted nuts, dried fruit, and fine spices.
Serving
Serve at 12-14°C in a port wine glass. It is best enjoyed slightly chilled, where the complex aromas and elegant sweetness are expressed to their fullest.
Pairings
- Blue cheeses and well-aged hard cheeses
- Crème brûlée and caramel desserts
- Nut and almond-based desserts
- Dark chocolate, dried fruit, and walnuts
FAQ
What does 20 Years Old Tawny mean?
The designation means that the port wine has an average age of about 20 years, achieved through long maturation in oak barrels. This provides extraordinary complexity and a silky, rounded style.
How is it best served?
It is served at 12-14°C in a port wine glass and can be enjoyed slightly chilled.
How long does it keep after opening?
A 20 Years Old Tawny can generally stay fresh for several weeks after opening if stored in a cool place with the cork tightly sealed.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes, Vasques de Carvalho 20 Years Old Tawny is an exclusive gift for port lovers and an excellent choice for anniversaries, milestones, and other special occasions.
