Quinta da Devesa Tawny Port
80 Year Very Very Old Tawny Port, DOC Douro
Presented in Devesa Wooden Gift Case
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
£545.00
Description
Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Aged Tawny Port
The Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Old Tawny Port is a profoundly rare and monumental expression of aged fortified wine, representing nearly a century of patient maturation in seasoned oak casks. Composed of some of the oldest and most treasured lots in the estate’s cellars, this extraordinary tawny embodies the essence of time, tradition, and the enduring artistry of Douro winemaking.
Drawn from a blend of wines aged for an average of 80 years, this Port reveals a deep amber-brown hue with olive-green undertones—an unmistakable visual hallmark of great age. The nose is intensely aromatic and multilayered, offering an ethereal bouquet of aged balsamic, dried apricot, cigar leaf, antique wood, and caramelised walnut, underscored by hints of orange zest, black tea, and spice-laced fig conserve. With time in the glass, notes of polished leather, treacle, and exotic spice unfurl, adding astonishing complexity.
On the palate, this wine is both unctuous and poised, delivering a remarkable interplay of richness and acidity. Flavours of medjool date, toasted hazelnut, marmalade, and molasses are seamlessly integrated with savoury notes of umami, dried herbs, and espresso bean. The texture is silky and weightless, yet the concentration is profound, leading to an exceptionally long and elegant finish marked by salted caramel, citrus peel, and a whisper of aged wood smoke.
Despite its venerable age, the 80 Year Old Tawny Port retains extraordinary freshness and vitality, the result of meticulous cask management and the slow oxidative ageing that defines Devesa’s house style. Every sip reveals a new dimension, making it as intellectually captivating as it is hedonistically satisfying.
Best served lightly chilled (14–16°C) in fine glassware, this wine is a true contemplative experience—ideal on its own or paired with aged cheeses, roasted nuts, almond torte, or dark chocolate with sea salt. Thanks to its oxidative character, it remains stable for many months after opening when stored correctly.
The Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Old Tawny Port is a once-in-a-lifetime wine, a legacy in liquid form. Bottled in extremely limited quantities, it is a remarkable tribute to time, place, and generational craftsmanship—a crown jewel for collectors and an unforgettable gift for life’s most momentous occasions.
Condition
Excellent - Please note that this port is a blend of different vintages to give an average age of 80 years.
It is included under this year for those looking to purchase an 80 year gift. It is a very limited release from Devesa
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