Quinta do Javali 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Intro: When Antonios father-in-law bought the vineyards, it was to make Port wine just the way he liked them. The fully biodynamic range of Port wines were some of the best we tried in Portugal, the kind of wines where one glass was never enough.
Region: Douro (D.O.C) || Winery: Quinta do Javali
Grapes: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão e Tinta Barroca.
Aging: Minimum 10 years in French Oak Barrels
ABV: 19.5% || Decant: Ready to drink upon opening || Serving Temp: 12-14°C
Pairing: Hard and Salty Cheeses like Manchego and Parmigiano Reggiano. Jamon, Foie gras. Pecan Pie, Pear Cake & Chocolate Truffles.
Tasting Notes: Very brown color, with shades of mahogany. Nose characterized by aromas of figs, pharmacy, with balsamic notes and already hints of a slight vinagrinho, from aging in the Douro Valley. We should also emphasize the notes of cigar box and varnished wood. Mouth very balanced, with silky texture, captivating and refreshing at the acidic component. They confirm the notes of figs and honey, combined with an elegant structure and persistent.
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 91 AB
