Ramos Pinto Tawny Port 20 Year Old 75cl

Ramos Pinto 20 Year Old Tawny Port | Port Wine Quinta do Bom Retiro

The Quinta do Bom Retiro is located in a unique setting in the world, the Douro. Managed in the 18th century by Luís Beleza de Andrade, one of the founders of the Royal Oporto Wine Company, and bought in 1919 by Casa Ramos Pinto, this Quinta is one of the oldest and most typical in the region, still conserving the uniqueness of its original architecture, as well as the beauty and wealth of its landscape. From the time it was acquired and up nowadays, it is one of the privileged sites to receive guests. Surrounded by traditional vines, the Quinta do Bom Retiro lies in the heart of a sumptuous garden built many decades ago, with a swimming pool which is one of the oldest in the Douro and fruit and exotic trees brought from different corners of the world. The Quinta do Bom Retiro is located in the Douro region, sub-region of Cima Corgo, in the parish of Valença, do Douro, Pinhão, and it is washed by the waters of the river Torto.

Winemaking:
Ramos Pinto 20-Year-Old Tawny is produced by the traditional Port method. The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation at controlled temperatures, with skin maceration to extract tannin, colour and flavour. The addition of grape spirit at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine's sweetness and bouquet. The moment of fortification is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities according to the vine variety, maturation stage and the final sweetness required. After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following spring, when they are taken to Vila Nova de Gaia and enter Ramos Pinto lodges for ageing in oak wood casks. The final blend results from a selection of wines between 9 and 24 years of age, composed to maintain the consistency and character of this Ramos Pinto 20-Year-Old Tawny Port.

Grape Varieties:
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão

Tasting Notes:
Ramos Pinto's 20-year-old Tawny Port is produced at one of the Douro's outstanding landscapes, Quinta do Bom Retiro.This aged Tawny Port wine is full of honey and walnuts, accented by mixed berries. It is fresh and lively, supple and smooth in the mouth, and not overly sweet despite ending on notes of maple syrup and roasted nuts.

Store and Serve Advice:
The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC. It is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Once open, it should be consumed within 2-3 months. Serve between 12ºC-16ºC.