Marthas Miniature 10 years old Tawny Port Wine 5 cl 19.5%

A decade in wood costs volume, part of the wine simply evaporates through the cask along the way. That makes every drop of a 10 Year Old Tawny worth a little more, even when it comes in a bottle as small as this one.

Expert's Description

Martha's Miniature 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a Portuguese age-declared Tawny Port from the Douro Valley in a 5 cl format, matured in oak casks for an average of 10 years and bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is identical to the house's 75 cl bottle of the same name, just in miniature format. The "10 Year Old" designation is an average of the casks in the blend, approved by the Portuguese regulator IVDP after an official tasting.

Martha's Wine & Spirits traces back to 1727 in Baixo Corgo, where the family has grown grapes for six generations and built a name on precisely these age-declared Tawny series.

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 Miniature 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: 5 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (average 10 years)
EAN no.: 5600328290401
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C, with nutty desserts or creamy cheese

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Full-bodied · Caramel · Spiced

Did You Know?

Part of what is laid down in wood never makes it into the bottle. Evaporation through the cask, what cellar masters call the angels' share, means that after ten years only a smaller part of the original volume remains, but with a far higher concentration of flavour.

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

What does Martha's Miniature 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.

Is the miniature the same wine as the 75 cl bottle?

Yes, it is exactly the same 10 Year Old Tawny, just bottled in a smaller 5 cl format.

What does "10 Year Old" mean on the label?

It indicates the average age of the casks in the blend, approved by an official tasting panel.

At what temperature should it be served?

Best at 14-16°C, where the nutty and spiced notes come through most clearly.

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

It is ideal with nutty desserts or creamy cheese, where the toasted notes play well against the sweetness.

Where does Martha's Miniature 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.