Noval 10 Year Old Tawny - 750ml

Tawny Port is a style of Port wine made from red grapes, aged in wooden casks for an extended period. Unlike Ruby Ports, Tawnies develop a lighter color, nutty flavors, and a smoother profile through oxidation during aging.

The '10 Year Old' designation indicates that the wine is an average of the age of the wines in the blend, representing the typical characteristics of a 10-year-old Tawny. It is not a single vintage.

An opened bottle, properly sealed and stored upright in a cool place or refrigerator, can typically last for 3-4 weeks. The flavors may change slightly over time.

Serve Noval 10 Year Old Tawny slightly chilled, between 12-16°C (54-61°F). Decanting for at least 30 minutes before serving is recommended to allow its complex flavors and aromas to fully emerge.

While its complexity is best savored on its own or with desserts, it can be used in certain rich sauces or reductions, though this is less common for aged Tawnies.

Vintage Port is a single-year wine bottled after only a few years of aging, designed for long-term cellaring and further development. Tawny Port, like this 10 Year Old, is a blend aged extensively in wood, offering immediate complexity and a mellow character.

This is normal for aged Tawny Ports as sediment can form over time. Decant the wine carefully to leave the sediment behind in the bottle.

The wine may need to breathe. Decant it into a separate vessel for at least 30 minutes to allow the aromas and flavors to develop.

Use a two-pronged cork puller or an electric corkscrew designed for older or fragile corks. If the cork crumbles, strain the wine.