10 Years Tawny Port, "SAILBOAT" Ramos-Pinto

Ramos Pinto 10 Years Tawny Port “Sailboat”

For the very first time, the traditional port wine house Ramos Pinto has created two Limited Edition ports, which are made exclusively for the Danish market. The transport to Denmark was even completely CO2-neutral. With the old sailing ship "DE TUKKER" from 1912, the historical tradition was revived, where port wine was sailed from Vila Nova de Gaia/Porto and further out into the world. In August 2024, the ship arrived in Aarhus with the holds filled with these two special wines.

One of them was the 10 Years Tawny Port “Sailboat” , a unique version of Ramos Pinto’s famous 10 year old tawny. The bottle carries a special label that tells the story of the environmentally friendly transport from Porto to Aarhus. The wine is also a Single Quinta Port , as it comes exclusively from the Quinta de Ervamoira vineyard, located in the Douro Superior close to the Spanish border.

The wine has an elegant light orange-red colour with a subtle green tinge. The nose is open and fruity with a delicate, nutty bouquet. The taste is sweet and rich with aromas of dried fruits, figs, almonds and prunes. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif served at approx. 15 °C or accompanied by desserts with red or dried fruits. Several awards support the wine's very high quality and status as one of the most refined 10-year-old tawnys from Ramos Pinto.

Producer

Ramos Pinto , founded in 1880 by Adriano Ramos Pinto, is one of the most renowned Port wine houses in the Douro. The house is known for combining tradition with innovation and for its elegant, balanced tawnys. The “Sailboat” edition is a classic 10 year old tawny, marking the wine’s maritime connection to the wine’s long history of export via the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Grape varieties

A traditional blend of Douro's blue grapes, including:

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Tinto Cão .

Alcohol percentage

20% vol.

Style and flavor profile

Color : Amber gold to mahogany with orange reflections.

Aroma : Complex notes of dried fruit (figs, dates and raisins), candied orange peel, caramel, vanilla and slightly spicy notes.

Taste : Round and silky on the tongue with a beautiful balance between sweetness and freshness. The taste unfolds with layers of nuts, dried fruits, cocoa, caramel and a touch of spicy wood from the barrel aging.

Aftertaste : Long, elegant and persistent with warm, sweet nuances and a dry, almost slightly nutty finish.

Serving and food pairing

Serve slightly chilled (12–14 °C).

Suitable for:

• • mature hard cheeses and blue cheeses

  • desserts with nuts, caramel or chocolate

  • fruit tarts, especially with figs or apricots

  • as a luxurious companion for after-dinner coziness.

Storage

The average age of the blend is approximately 10 years, aged in small oak barrels in Vila Nova de Gaia. Ready to enjoy upon release. After opening, the bottle should be consumed within 4–6 weeks to maintain freshness.