Royal Oporto 10-Year-Old Tawny Port is produced using the traditional Port method. The hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed for fermentation at controlled temperatures, with skin maceration. The timing of fortification is chosen by the winemaker after strictly controlling fermentation temperatures and densities based on the grape variety, stage of maturation, and the desired final sweetness. The final blend is the result of a selection of wines aged between 8 and 12 years, crafted to preserve the consistency and character of this Royal Oporto 10-Year-Old Tawny Port.
Royal Oporto 10-Year-Old Tawny Port is rich, soft, and smooth with a subtle, well-integrated, and balanced fruity flavor. The result of long and careful aging in select oak barrels, it has developed a remarkably velvety smooth taste. This exquisite 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, patiently matured in select old oak barrels, is a classic example of the company's blending style. During the aging process, the youthful characteristics of fruit aromas and flavors begin to fade, replaced by subtle, soft notes where aromas of spice, nuts, licorice, vanilla, and fruit jam are discernible. This port is delicious on its own, but also pairs beautifully with nuts or a nut cake with caramel.
