Winemaking:It is produced by the traditional Porto Wine method. The hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled temperature, with skin maceration so as to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets 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 later depending on the vine variety, maturation stage and the final sweetness required. The wines remain in the Douro until the following Spring, when they are taken to V.N.Gaia and enter Offley´s centuries-old lodges for ageing in oak wood casks, as required by Porto Wine traditional ageing system. Along the years, the outstanding wines selected for this Offley Porto Tawny 20 Years Old are carefully tasted and analysed, racked from lees and all corrections deemed necessary by the tasters are carried out. The final blend results from a strict selection of wines aged between 15 and 40 years, masterfully combined so as to maintain Offley Porto Tawny´s 20 Years Old unique identity, style and consistency.
Grape Varieties:
Touriga Franca,Tinta Roriz,Tinta Amarela,Tinta Barroca,Tinto Cão
Tasting Notes:
It has a well-defined tawny hue with orange-like hints. Its aroma is intense and complex, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, exotic wood, varnish, cedar, plum and hazelnut, the result of its careful evolution along many years. In the mouth, its fine structure and the balance between sugars and tannins stand out. The finish is delicate and lingering, with good harmony of retro-nasal flavours, the Offley brand´s unmistakeable style.
Store and Serve Advices:
The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC. It is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Once open, it should be consumed within 2-3 months. Serve between 12ºC-16ºC.
Food Pairing:
Very appealing on its own as well as an excellent accompaniment for the most demanding connoisseurs, be it with hors d´oeuvres and more elaborate salty starters, nutty deserts, eggs and caramel, coffee and chocolate, or with a good variety of cheeses.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 89 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 87 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 87 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 78 points in Robert Parker;
. 17,5 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2014;
. Gold medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013;
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013;
. Silver medal Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013;
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2013;
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012;
. Silver medal Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012;
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2012;
. Silver medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011;
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2011;
. Gold medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011.
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