Portugal in Tube Carcavelos 15 Year Old (Tasting Tube)

Portugal in Tube Carcavelos 15 Year Old is a long wood-aged fortified wine from Carcavelos, the tiny DOC between Lisbon and Cascais. Fifteen years in wood is a serious age for any fortified wine, and the tube lets you try it without a big commitment.

Tasting notes

Long ageing takes Carcavelos towards walnut, toasted almond, dried fig, candied orange, toffee and a hint of spice, with a long, saline, slightly tangy finish. Older Carcavelos tends to feel drier and more complex than younger ones.

Food pairing

Pair it with aged cheese, a walnut and fig plate, dark chocolate or a pastel de nata with cinnamon.

About Portugal in Tube

Portugal in Tube packs Portuguese wines in small tubes, an easy way to taste a style before you buy a full bottle, or to carry several styles home in a suitcase. The label on each tube names the wine inside.

Good to know

• Serve at 12-14 °C.
• Single tasting tube. See the label for the exact volume.
• A neat souvenir from Lisbon: line up several tubes for a tasting at home.