Porto Da Silva Tawny

Porto Da Silva Tawny. Red Port from Porto, Portugal. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga National. It has a more complex aroma than Fine Ruby Port, but at the same time it possesses youthfulness, freshness and a nice fruity character of raspberries combined with hazelnut aromas. It gets its bronze color from long storage in wooden barrels. Tastes great paired with creamy and mature cheeses, caramel pudding, and nut and almond cake. Can also be served lightly chilled as an aperitif.

The Tinta Roriz is the most important blue quality grape in Spain. The grape originates from La Rioja. The name Tinta Roriz is the name the Portuguese gave to the Tempranillo. The Tempranillo or Tinta Roriz can be found in almost all wine regions in Spain and in large parts of Portugal. The wines from Portugal are characterized by their warm and characterful qualities. The grape produces deep red wines with little alcohol. Tinta Roriz’s smooth wines can be stored for a long time without losing color. The vines of the Tinta Roriz are very vigorous and productive. They adapt well to different climates and soils. The vines grow best in a hot and dry climate on clay, sand or lime soil.