Barros 10 Years Old Tawny Port

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Barros
Label Name:
 
10 Years Old Tawny Port
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro / Porto
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
20%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Amarela
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino avg ~4. 0/5; Gold — IWC 2018, Gold — DWWA 2018, Gold — IWSC 2018; positive retailer tasting notes (Watson's, Wine Republic, Vivino)

Tasting Note
Amber-tawny color; aromas of dried figs, raisins, toasted walnut, caramel, vanilla and subtle coffee. Soft, silky palate with baked orange, toffee and nutty notes, medium‑sweet, balanced acidity and a long warm finish.

Food Pairing
Western: blue and aged cheeses (Stilton), crème brûlée, almond tart, roasted nuts, dark chocolate. Asian: Chinese mooncakes, egg custard tarts (dan tat), sesame sweets, sticky rice desserts, hoisin/miso glazed pork or Peking duck.

Production Method
Grapes fermented (often in lagares), fortified with grape spirit to stop fermentation, then matured in oak casks; the blend is aged an average of 10 years in wood before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Barros, founded 1913 in Porto, is a historic Port house sourcing grapes from Douro terraces. Renowned for Colheita and aged tawny-style Ports produced and blended for consistent age-profile.