CLIMATE & TERROIR: A climate with warm summers and cold
winters. The terroir has elements of weathered granite and
slate.

VINIFICATION: After the intensive soaking period, the fermentation continues
in progress. When approximately 8% is reached the process is stopped by
addition of wine alcohol and the juice can be stored for a period of
(average) 20 years maturing in wood.

GRAPES: touriga francesa, tinta roriz, touriga nacional
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 20.00%

SMELL & TASTE: Light brown with an orange glow. Refined scent of
raisins, dried fruit, nuts and spices. The taste is full and sultry
with sufficient freshness, dried fruit and herbs.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve chilled. Delicious with mature cheeses.
FACT: Old tawnies are matured in 'port pipes', which are old wooden
barrels of 550-600 liters.