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Taylor Fladgate Very Very Old Tawny Port is not about a single vintage, but rather the careful blending of wines that have been aged in wood for an exceptionally long time. Various components contribute to its depth, freshness, and balance. Walnut, dried figs, orange peel, caramel, and spices shape its complex profile.
| Weight | 4 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Grape variety | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
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| Region | Douro |
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| Wine color | Amber |
Not every exceptional Port has a vintage year listed on the label. With Taylor Fladgate’s Very Very Old Tawny, what makes it special is precisely the careful blending of old wine reserves. The blend demonstrates just how much knowledge and patience are required to harmonize wines that have aged in wood for decades into a balanced whole.
For generations, Taylor Fladgate has been storing exceptional batches of Port in its cellars. For the Very Very Old Tawny, the house selects from exceptionally old, oak-aged reserves, some of which have been aging in barrels since before World War II. Such wines are not available in unlimited quantities: as the years pass, their character changes, and some of the volume is lost through evaporation.
What makes this Port special, therefore, is not just the advanced age of its individual components. It is, above all, the art of blending them together. A very old batch can impart impressive aromatic depth, while another adds the vibrancy needed to keep the wine fresh and inviting. The result is not a portrait of a single vintage, but of a long tradition of aging, tasting, and selecting.
In the glass, the world of aged Tawny unfolds: walnuts, dried figs, orange peel, caramel, and warm spices. The long aging in wood creates a smooth, layered profile. Yet it is precisely the fresh contrast to those rich aromas that makes this style so interesting.
Serve slightly chilled in a large glass and take the time to savor the aroma. This port pairs beautifully with nut-based pastries or aged cheese, but is also well worth savoring on its own.
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