Casal dos Jordoes Tawny Port

This organic Tawny Port is surprisingly full-bodied and dark in colour, which is a little unusual, as most are lighter (hence the name Tawny) as they are aged in small casks for a number of years. This Tawny Port has rich nutty and fruit cake aromas, dark spicy fruit flavours with lovely jammy sweetness and soft, ripe tannins. Youthful and exuberant in style, it can be enjoyed now, without ageing, and will not throw a sediment. We suggest drinking with dessert, maybe something chocolatey. Cheese, of course, is another classic alternative. It can also be appreciated lightly chilled to calm the alcohol feel down a little and lift drinkability. We are hoping (with time) that this rare organic Port estate may be able to release a 10 or 20-year-old organic Tawny in the future!

Always owned by the Jordão family, Casal dos Jordões has been in business since 1870, and is the first fully certified organic Port producer. Arlindo da Costa Pinto e Cruz’s vineyards are planted on schistous, split terraces on the steep slopes of the Douro Valley. Amongst the vines you will see olive trees growing alongside Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca – the grape varieties that are blended together to make his much-loved and multi-award-winning Port wines.