Casa de Santa Bárbara 40 Year Old Tawny Port

Casa de Santa Bárbara 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a fortified wine from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, a blend of old Ports aged for decades in oak casks. A 40 year old tawny is the oldest age category for Port, a rare bottle you open for a special evening, a milestone birthday or a gift that will be remembered.

Tasting notes

The age on the label is the average character of the blend, approved by the Port and Douro Wine Institute (IVDP). After so long in wood, old tawnies turn amber to mahogany, with aromas of dried fruit, walnuts, toffee, spice and old wood, a concentrated, silky palate and a very long finish. Expect intensity rather than fruit.

Food pairing

Pour a small glass with a hard aged cheese such as Serra da Estrela velho or São Jorge, with toasted almonds and walnuts, a crème brûlée, pastéis de nata or dark chocolate. It is also a fine digestif on its own.

About Casa de Santa Bárbara

Casa de Santa Bárbara is a Port label from the Douro. Like every aged tawny, this wine is tasted and certified by the IVDP before it can carry its age indication.

Good to know

• Serve at 12-14 °C. Once opened, it keeps well for several weeks, cork in, upright and away from heat.
• 75 cl bottle, aged tawny Port, ready to drink.
• A memorable gift for a 40th birthday or anniversary.