Porto Offley Barão Forrester 10years 75cl

Winemaking:

It is produced using the traditional Port Wine method. The grapes harvested by hand are de-stemmed and crushed before fermentation, at a controlled temperature, with skin maceration in order to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal time establishes the balance between the wine's body and bouquet. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities, the latter depending on the grape variety, the stage of maturation and the desired final sweetness. After harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following spring, when they are transported to VNGaia and enter Offley's centuries-old cellars to age in oak wooden casks, as required by the traditional aging system for Port Wine. Over the years, the wines selected for this Offley Porto Tawny 10 Years are carefully tasted and analyzed, racked on the lees and all corrections considered necessary by the tasters are made. The final batch results from a selection of wines between 9 and 12 years old, elaborated in order to maintain the consistency and character of this Offley Porto Tawny 10 Years.

Castes:

Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão

Test results:

It has an intense blonde color with brick tones. Its elegant and complex bouquet is characterized by flavors of ripe fruit, marmalade and dried fruits, with notes of vanilla, raisins and jam. In the mouth, the balance between the richness of the grapes' natural sugars and their tannins gives the wine a fine structure and a delicate but complex finish.

Storage and serving advice:

The bottle must be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC. It is ready to drink and does not need to be decanted. Once opened, it should be consumed within 2-3 months. Serve between 12ºC-16ºC.

Pairing with food:

Delicious in itself and goes very well with various savory starters (quiche, foie-gras, creamy seafood and vegetables), rich desserts (from the classic crème brûlée to a simple fresh peach) and a wide variety of cheeses (including cured and blue cheese). ).

Allergens:

Contains sulfites.