Porto Tawny Osbourne

A tawny port made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca grown in the Douro Valley. The grapes are fully destemmed and gently crushed, then fermented in stainless steel tanks before brandy is added to stop fermentation. After blending, the wine is aged for four years in traditional 550-litre oak pipes. It has a reddish-brown, brick-red colour typical of this style. The nose is mature and composed, with notes of nuts and dried fruit. The palate is sweet, rounded and mature, with good structure and freshness in the finish. It is suited to serving as an aperitif or after a meal, with roasted salted almonds, blue cheeses, semi-hard cheeses, or desserts with nuts, coffee or caramel. Serve chilled at 15-17°C or cooled at 8-12°C, and drink young.