Quinta da Gaivosa 10 Year Old White Port
50 cl
Aged for 10 years in French oak barrels
Aged for 10 years in French oak barrels
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Complex aromas, young and very lively fruit blends prettily with appealing and typical aromas of dry fruit such as hazel nut. |
Palate | Huge concentration of nutty, toffee, almonds with depth, balance and great length. |
Colour | Golden |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 50 cl |
Grape Variety | |
Alcohol % | 19.5% ABV |
Style | Fortified |
Estate/Producer | Quinta do Noval |
Country | Quinta da Gaivosa |
Region/AOC | Portugal |
Vintage | Porto |
Making Techniques | Vinified like a red Port, fermenting with the skins on for 3 to 4 days, to extract more flavours and richness. The fermentation was stopped with the addition of 'Aguardente' (wine spirit) 77% at the same level of sugar as a red port. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | For drinking now, or within 5 years |