Taylor Fladgate 40 Year Old Tawny Port

$289.85

This exquisitely aged Tawny Port offers a complex bouquet of flavors and aromas, making it a luxurious treat for fine wine connoisseurs. Aged for four decades, its harmony of sweetness, spice, and mature fruit is unparalleled.

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SKU: 700117 Size: 750ml Types: Port Country: Portugal Practice: Traditional

Taylor Fladgate 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a legendary aged port that showcases the profound aging potential of Tawny Ports from the Douro Valley in Portugal. Crafted from a variety of traditional Portuguese grape varietals, including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Touriga Nacional, it undergoes an extensive aging process in seasoned oak casks, which imparts its remarkable depth and complexity. The wine boasts an intricate balance of sweet and nutty qualities with mature fruit flavors. Taylor Fladgate is celebrated for its meticulous quality control and dedication to traditional winemaking methods. This Port has garnered numerous accolades and high ratings from wine critics, consistently scoring in the high nineties.

Varietal: Traditional Portuguese grape varietals including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Touriga Nacional

Appearance: Deep amber with mahogany hues, displaying an oily viscosity with persistent, long-lasting legs.

Nose: Intense aromas of dried fruits like figs and apricots, complemented by notes of walnut, cinnamon, and subtle hints of caramel and toffee.

Palate: Rich and velvety with a luscious sweetness balanced by a bright acidity; flavors of dried fruits, toffee, and spice are followed by a smooth, enduring finish.

Ideal Pairings: Ideal with blue cheeses like Stilton or Roquefort, desserts rich in nuts and caramel, or dark chocolate.

Harvesting Methods: Hand-harvested from steep terraced vineyards in the Douro Valley.

Residual Sugar: 131 g/L

ABV: 20.5%

Total Acidity: 5.2 g/L

pH: 3.5

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