Pacheca 30 year Tawny Port Port wine 50 cl 19.5%

Thirty years in the quiet of oak casks have given this tawny a depth that only time can build. Behind every glass lies a whole Douro landscape of schist, sun and patience.

Expert's Description

Pacheca 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a 30-year-old tawny Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The wine is a blend of several vintages that have rested for decades in 550-litre oak casks in the estate's cooler cellars. The slow, gradual oxidation through the wood shifts the colour from deep ruby to warm orange and amber, while drawing out sweetness, nuttiness and dried fruit in both aroma and flavour.

Quinta da Pacheca is one of the most respected estates in the Douro Valley and among the first to bottle Port under its own name. The property is first mentioned in a document from April 1738 under the name 'Pacheca', after its then owner Mariana Pacheco Pereira. In 1903 Count José Freire de Serpa Leitão Pimentel took over the estate, and in 1916 he had the granite lagares built where grapes are still foot-trodden today.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma offers balsamic tones and a hint of polished antique wood, alongside raisins, dried figs and a fine caramel sweetness that grows as the wine sits in the glass.

Palate

On the palate the wine is deep and layered, with toasted nuts, dried orange peel and spice, while the mid-palate delivers fig biscuit, dates, burnt caramel and a hint of Christmas cake.

Finish

The finish is long and dries out into a warm nutty note that lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Pacheca 30 Year Old Tawny Port
Winery: Quinta da Pacheca
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (550-litre casks, average age 30 years)

Flavour Profile

Dried Figs · Toasted Nuts · Caramel · Orange Peel

Investment Potential

As an age-stated 30-year-old tawny, this bottle sits among Quinta da Pacheca's rarer releases and is sought after by collectors of old tawny Ports. The long cask ageing and limited volumes make it a natural addition for anyone building a cellar beyond the everyday range.

Did You Know?

Over thirty years in cask, a tawny gradually loses its red colour in favour of orange and amber hues - meaning you can often guess a tawny's age simply by holding the glass up to the light.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacheca 30 Year Old Tawny Port

What does a 30-year-old tawny from Quinta da Pacheca taste like?

It offers a deep, layered palate of toasted nuts, dried orange peel, dates and burnt caramel, carried by a long, warm finish.

Is this Port rare?

Yes, as an age-stated 30-year-old tawny it is one of the estate's rarer releases, made in far smaller volumes than the younger tawny styles.

At what temperature should it be served?

It is best enjoyed at 15-18°C, typically to round off a meal.

Which glass suits a 30-year-old tawny best?

A smaller, tulip-shaped Port glass works well, as it concentrates the complex aromas of nuts and dried fruit toward the nose.

How long does the bottle keep once opened?

Thanks to its high sugar and alcohol content, an opened tawny can easily keep for several weeks to a couple of months if corked and stored cool and dark.

What is the history behind Quinta da Pacheca?

The estate is documented as early as 1738 and was among the first in the Douro Valley to bottle under its own name, a tradition carried on since 1903.

Does it pair well with dessert?

It is a natural match for hard cheeses, nut cake or dark chocolate, where the toasted and caramelised notes echo the dish.