Marthas Fine Tawny Port Wine 75 cl 19.5%

Tawny is the style Martha's is best known for; the house's older vintages have picked up awards for years. Fine Tawny is the entry point into that world, a young, round Port with the first hints of the toasted character the family is famous for.

Expert's Description

Martha's Fine Tawny Port is a Portuguese Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, matured in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.

Unlike Pink and Fine White, this Port spends time in wood, where it slowly shifts from deep ruby toward amber and picks up toasted, nutty notes from the oak. It is the same process behind the house's award-winning older Tawny releases, just in a younger, more accessible form.

Martha's Wine & Spirits traces its roots back to 1727 in the Baixo Corgo district, and Tawny is the house's specialty. Fine Tawny is meant as an easy way into that character, without the long ageing and the price tag that come with the older vintages.

The wine is a blend of several years rather than a single vintage, so it carries no age statement, but the time in oak is unmistakable in both colour and flavour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Amber-toned aromas of dried apricot and lightly toasted nuts.

Palate

Round and soft, with caramel, dried fruit and a warm spice from the wood.

Finish

Medium length and nutty, with a gentle sweetness that fades slowly.

Specifications

Name: Martha's Fine Tawny Port
Winery: Martha's Wine & Spirits
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
EAN no.: 5600328290012
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C, with blue cheese or nutty desserts

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Round · Dried Fruit · Spiced

Did You Know?

Tawny Port's amber colour does not come from the grape variety at all, but purely from time spent in oak. The longer the wine slowly oxidises through the wood, the deeper the colour and the nuttier the flavour become, exactly the process behind Martha's celebrated older Tawny vintages.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's Fine Tawny Port

What does Martha's Fine Tawny Port taste like?

It tastes round and soft, with notes of caramel, dried apricot and lightly toasted nuts. The time in oak gives it a warm, spiced finish without feeling heavy.

What temperature should Tawny Port be served at?

Best at 14-16°C, slightly cooler than room temperature. Served too warm, the fresh nutty notes get lost behind the alcohol.

What is the difference between Fine Tawny and an aged Tawny?

The difference is time in wood. Fine Tawny is a younger blend with a shorter maturation, while a 10, 20 or 40 year Tawny has rested far longer and developed deeper, more complex notes of dried fruit and spice.

How long does an opened bottle of Tawny Port keep?

An opened bottle of Tawny keeps noticeably longer than a white or rosé Port, often several weeks to a month, if stored cool and dark with the cork back in.

Does Martha's Fine Tawny Port pair well with food?

Yes, it is a natural match for blue cheese, nutty desserts and caramel-based sweets, where the toasted notes play well against the wine's sweetness.

Where does Martha's Fine Tawny Port come from?

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