Marthas 10 years old Tawny Port Wine 75 cl 19.5%

Ten years is a long time to wait for a glass of wine, but that is exactly what this bottle has been given. Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port is the entry point to the house's age-declared series, deep amber and shaped by a decade in wood.

Expert's Description

Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a Portuguese age-declared Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, matured in oak casks for an average of 10 years and bottled at 19.5%.

The "10 Year Old" designation is not a vintage but an average of the casks that make up the final blend, approved by the Portuguese regulator IVDP after an official tasting. Some casks are older, some younger, but the combined result has to match the character expected of a ten-year Tawny.

Martha's Wine & Spirits traces back to 1727 in Baixo Corgo, where the family has grown grapes for six generations and later put its own name on the Port it produces. The age-declared Tawny series is what the house is best known for and has won awards for.

The wine is a blend of traditional Douro grapes such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão, which change over the years in wood from fresh berry fruit to dried fruit and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy caramel and dried figs, with deep nutty tones.

Palate

Full and dense, with orange peel, pepper and a warm, well-integrated sweetness.

Finish

Long and nutty, with a fine bitterness that balances the sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Winery: Martha's Wine & Spirits
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Age-declared Tawny Port
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (average 10 years)
EAN no.: 5600328290081
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C, with nutty desserts or creamy cheese

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Full-bodied · Caramel · Spiced

Did You Know?

The age on a Tawny label is not just a claim by the producer. An official tasting panel at IVDP has to confirm that the wine genuinely tastes of the stated age before a bottle is allowed to say 10 years old, a level of control that does not exist for most other Port styles.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port

What does Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port taste like?

It tastes full and dense, with creamy caramel, dried figs and nutty tones, plus a warm, well-integrated sweetness and a slight bitterness on the finish.

What does "10 Year Old" mean on a Tawny Port?

It indicates the average age of the casks in the blend, not a single vintage. The designation has to be approved by an official tasting panel before it can be used.

At what temperature should a 10 Year Old Tawny be served?

Best at 14-16°C, a little cooler than room temperature, so the nutty and spiced notes come through clearly.

How long does an opened bottle of 10 Year Old Tawny keep?

An opened bottle keeps well for several weeks to a month if stored cool and dark with the cork replaced.

Does Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port pair well with food?

It is ideal with nutty desserts, creamy cheese or caramel-based cakes, where the toasted notes play well against the wine's sweetness.

Where does Martha's 10 Year Old Tawny Port come from?

It comes from the Martha family's vineyards in Baixo Corgo in the Douro Valley, where the family has produced Tawny Port for generations.