Porto Tawny

Produced in the Douro Valley, Portugal, the Barros NV Porto Tawny is crafted in one of the world’s most renowned Port wine regions. The Douro Valley’s unique terroir, with its schist soils and steep terraces, provides ideal conditions for the grapes used in this fortified wine.

The NV Porto Tawny is typically made from a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties commonly used in Port production, including:

• Touriga Nacional
• Touriga Franca
• Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
• Tinta Barroca
• Tinto Cão

The production of Barros NV Porto Tawny involves traditional Port winemaking techniques:

• Grapes are harvested from Douro vineyards and crushed to extract juice.
• Fermentation is initiated and then stopped early by adding grape spirit (aguardente), preserving natural sweetness and increasing alcohol content.
• The wine is aged in wooden casks, typically oak barrels, allowing gradual oxidation that imparts the characteristic tawny color and complex flavors.
• The non-vintage blend is carefully assembled from multiple years’ wines to maintain a consistent style.

Barros NV Porto Tawny presents a rich amber to tawny color with an aromatic profile featuring:

• Ripe dried fruits such as figs, raisins, and apricots
• Nutty notes including almonds and walnuts
• Hints of caramel, toffee, and subtle spice

On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced with a medium to full body, a gentle sweetness, and a long, warming finish.

Barros NV Porto Tawny pairs excellently with a variety of foods, including:

• Cheeses such as blue cheese, aged Gouda, and Manchego
• Desserts featuring nuts, caramel, or dried fruits, like pecan pie or almond tart
• Chocolate-based desserts, especially those with dark or milk chocolate
• As an aperitif or digestif served slightly chilled