Offley Tawny

With an attractive reddish-orange hue, typical of an older wine, Offley Porto Tawny presents a delicate aroma reminiscent of ripe red fruits, enhanced by notes of dried fruit that give it added complexity. On the palate, there is a good balance between soft tannins and natural sweetness that combine harmoniously for an elegant and refined finish.

Reviews and awards:
18 points Wine Magazine;
Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge 2010;
Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge 2008.

Winemaking:
It is produced using the traditional Port wine method. The hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation, at a controlled temperature, with skin maceration to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment establishes the balance between the body and bouquet of the wine. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following rigorous control of fermentation temperatures and densities, the latter depending on the grape variety, the stage of maturation, and the desired final sweetness. After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following spring, when they are transported to Vila Nova de Gaia and enter Offley's centuries-old cellars to age in oak casks, as required by the traditional Port wine aging system. Over the years, the wines are carefully tasted and analyzed by the winemaking team, who also make all necessary corrections and prepare the final blend to maintain the style and character of Offley Porto Tawny. The final blend is filtered and cold-stabilized before bottling.