Vasques de Carvalho Colheita 2004 Tawny

€ 78.00

This colheita tawny port has a deep amber core with orange hues. An aroma of raisin fruit, honey, liqueur, dried fruit and figs. Very persistent with excellent acidity and freshness. Simply fantastic.

In a nutshell, Colheita Port is a single vintage-dated Tawny Port. It is similar to Tawny Port in production, appearance and flavor, but the key difference is that Colheita is the product of a single vintage and can therefore show considerable variation from year to year. It is aged in wood for at least seven years, giving it a nutty, oxidized character. Although legally required to spend seven years in barrel, often spends as long as 20 years. During this time, the wine undergoes oxidative aging, making it closer in style to Aged Tawny than any other Port style.

Food-Pairing

a perfect match to sweet pastries, such as apple pie with cinnamon, as well a delicacy with strong cheeses and dark chocolate, or just on his own at the end of a meal

Grapes: Tinta Barocca, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional

Winemaker Jaime Costa is in charge of the portfolio. Having worked for 16 years at Burmester, the former Revista de Vinhos Fortified Winemaker of the Year 2005 is plainly thrilled once again to have such fine and rare aged Port wines at his disposal. And his timing is good. The recent spate of headline grabbing, luxury-priced Very Old Tawny Ports means that Tawny Ports are, at last, having their day in the sun

Alcoholcontent

20%

Store & Serve

Serve at 16°C