Vasques de Carvalho 10 Years Old Tawny
Vasques de Carvalho 10 Years Old Tawny is an exclusive port wine from Douro in Portugal, which has been aged for an average of 10 years in oak barrels. The long barrel maturation provides an elegant and complex port wine with notes of dried fruits, roasted nuts, caramel, orange peel, and warm spices. A silky texture and a long, harmonious finish make it a classic, high-quality Tawny Port.
About the product
Vasques de Carvalho is a family-owned port wine house with proud traditions dating back to 1880. The house is known for producing port wines that combine classic Portuguese craftsmanship with a modern focus on quality.
This 10 Years Old Tawny is made from traditional grape varieties from the Douro and is aged in small oak barrels for an average of ten years. During aging, the port wine develops its characteristic amber-gold color as well as complex aromas of dried fruit, roasted nuts, and caramel, while the structure becomes soft and harmonious.
The result is a full-bodied and elegant port wine with great depth, which is ideal both as a digestif and as a companion to cheeses and desserts.
About the region
The Douro Valley in northern Portugal is one of the world's oldest classified wine regions and the home of original port wine. The steep vineyards, schist-rich soils, and hot summers create optimal conditions for grapes with great concentration and aromatic complexity.
The long aging in oak barrels helps develop the Tawny port's characteristic notes of nuts, dried fruit, caramel, and spices, which make this style of wine loved all over the world.
Taste
Nose: Dried figs, raisins, roasted almonds, orange peel, caramel, vanilla, and warm spices.
Taste: Full-bodied and silky with notes of dried fruit, toffee, roasted nuts, honey, and an elegant touch of oak.
Aftertaste: Long, warm, and harmonious with lingering notes of nuts, caramel, and spices.
Serving
Serve at 12-14°C in a port wine glass. It can be enjoyed slightly chilled, where the complex aroma and soft sweetness are beautifully expressed.
What does it pair with?
- Blue cheeses and aged cheeses
- Crème brûlée and caramel desserts
- Nut and almond cakes
- Dark chocolate and dried fruit
FAQ
What does 10 Years Old Tawny mean?
The designation means that the port wine has an average age of about 10 years, achieved through aging in oak barrels, which provides great complexity and a soft, rounded style.
How is it best served?
It is served slightly chilled at 12-14°C in a port wine glass, where the aromas are best brought out.
How long does it last after opening?
A 10 Years Old Tawny can usually 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, it is an obvious choice for port wine lovers and as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
