Portal 6 Barrels Tawny Reserve Port NV

TASTING NOTES

This is a blend of Portal’s unique Tawny Ports aged for 7 years in our cellars after a careful selection of the best 6 barrels. The name of this port is a tribute from Quinta do Portal’s founder to his 6 grandchildren. With a lovely colour, given by the ageing in wood, it shows a dried fruits and raisins aromas. The smoothness and balance on the palate give us a good idea of the slowly ageing process. The smoothness and the well balanced on the palate, give us a good idea of the slowly ageing process. Traditional red varieties from the Douro Valley, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.

The Douro is the oldest and one of the most important wine regions in the world. Located in Northeast Portugal, within the Douro River basin, surrounded by craggy mountains that give it very particular soil and climacteric characteristics, this region spreads over a total area of approximately 250 000 hectares and is divided into three sub-regions that differ greatly from each other not only as regards the weather but also for socio-economical reasons.

Quinta do Portal properties are located in the Cima-Corgo subregion, an area that has been showing very good balance regarding its resistance to climate changes. The vineyards are spread by 5 estates – Quinta do Portal, Quinta do Confradeiro, Quinta dos Muros, Quinta da Abelheira and Quinta das Manuelas – in a total of 100 ha under vines. The different altitudes and solar exposures and the variety of grape varieties allow us to produce excellent grapes that produce a diversity of wines of great quality.

Hand picked and transported in small cases. Harvested in September/October each year.

Alcoholic fermentation Maceration in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 23-24°C. Aged for around seven years in old barrels. Bottled to meet the current demand in order to keep its freshness.

Perfect for your favourite puddings or soft cheeses. Can be served cold as an aperitif.