Ramos Pinto 30 years old Tawny

30 Years Tawny Port is composed of different Port wines, which come from Ramos Pinto's 4 properties in the Douro. The age and the long stay in wooden barrels have affected it considerably. The red and dark tones of its youth have been replaced by the classic "tawny" color, light brown, almost orange. Choosing the right "blend" for a 30 year old Tawny is an art in itself. You must have perfect knowledge of each Port wine produced from the different grapes and plots on the property in order to be able to assess their aging potential and their character. You can never use the same "recipe" year after year.

Ramos Pinto's 30 Year Old Tawny is an incredibly complex and delicately mature Tawny Port. The nose is an experience in itself. First comes elegance and charm, but rather quickly it develops very complex aromas of pickled or dried fruits, orange peel and hazelnuts. On the palate it is the notes of dried fruits and nuts that dominate first, but the wine also offers a freshness and a crispness that is rare for tawnies of this age. In the mouth it leaves ethereal notes and a slight "rancio" character, reminiscent of a good Cognac or an exquisite old rum.

It is a classic port that goes well with desserts such as crême brûlée, cakes or ice cream with dried fruits or walnuts or with a blue cheese. The optimal port for a cigar.