Vasques de Carvalho Port Tawny 40 years 37,5 cl

€ 130.00

The “40 Year Old” is a deep amber core with a rim of saffron fading to olive green. High class patisserie notes abound on a super-complex nose and palate, rich with honey, buttery, egg-yolk rich Madeleine, almond financier and denser panforte. Subtly attenuating iodine and vinagrinho notes bring tension, pace and lift – lovely energy. With no sign of drying out, the finish is wonderfully persistent, very nutty and very citrusy with marmalade, candied orange peel, even caramelised oranges (a testament to its freshness). A cognac fine finish lingers for the longest time (c) The Wine Detective, Sarah Ahmed

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

Aged between 25 and 135 years’ old and boy does it show!

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