Marthas Miniature Fine Tawny Port Wine 5 cl 19%

Cellars in Baixo Corgo use miniature bottles themselves to check the quality of a whole batch before release. This 5 cl edition of Martha's Fine Tawny gives the same option at home, a quick taste without opening a full bottle.

Expert's Description

Martha's Miniature Fine Tawny Port is a Portuguese Tawny Port from the Douro Valley in a 5 cl format, matured in oak casks and bottled at 19%.

The wine is the same young Tawny blend as the house's 75 cl bottle, where the wine rests for a period in wood after pressing and gradually shifts from ruby red to amber while picking up nutty notes from the cask.

Martha's Wine & Spirits traces back to 1727, when the family settled as grape growers in the Baixo Corgo district of the Douro Valley, and Tawny remains the house's speciality to this day.

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Martha's Miniature Fine Tawny Port
Winery: Martha's Wine & Spirits
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
ABV: 19%
Size: 5 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
EAN no.: 5600328290371
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C, with nutty desserts

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Round · Dried Fruit · Spiced

Did You Know?

Miniature bottles like this one originate from the cellar's own routine, where the cellar master draws a small sample from a cask to judge whether the wine is ready to be blended and released. Today the format has become a popular way to give Port as a gift or a taster.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's Miniature Fine Tawny Port

What does Martha's Miniature Fine Tawny Port taste like?

It tastes round and soft, with caramel, dried apricot and toasted nuts, plus a warm, lightly spiced finish.

Why does Fine Tawny come in a 5 cl format?

The miniature format makes it possible to taste the Port without opening a full bottle, and is handy as a gift or for tasting.

At what temperature should Tawny Port be served?

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

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

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

Where does Martha's Miniature Fine 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.