Porto Cruz Tawny Port, Portugal

Porto Cruz Tawny Port – Tasting Notes

Appearance - Tawny‑red with light coppery glints. Some bottles show a ruby‑tawny hue depending on batch and age.

Aroma - Red berries dominate: strawberry, raspberry, cherry. Dried fruits (fig, raisin, apricot) add a gentle oxidative depth. Occasional notes of leather, prune, coconut, licorice, plum, overripe fruit appear in broader expert datasets.

Palate - Sweet, with medium+ acidity and medium‑ body. Flavour intensity sits at medium+, led by: Cherry, strawberry, cranberry primary fruit. Dried fruit and red berry compote (strawberry/raspberry)Subtle oxidative tones from cask ageing. Smooth, approachable texture; light tannic grip (medium‑).

Finish - Fresh, pleasant, and balanced, with lingering red fruit and dried‑fruit sweetness.

Made from traditional Douro red varieties, fermented with minimal maceration, then aged in large oak vats for ~3–4 years to develop tawny character while retaining fruit freshness