Burmester Tawny Porto 30 years old
| Type of Wine | Portwine |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Douro (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (20%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2045 |
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Description
The character of Burmester 30 Years Old Tawny Port
Burmester 30-Year-Old Tawny Port is a classic example of long-matured tawny. The wine is made from carefully selected ports aged an average of thirty years in oak barrels. This extensive oak aging produces a wine with a distinct amber color, refined oxidative notes, and impressive layering. Nuts, caramel, dried fruit, and soft spices emerge in the aroma and flavor, complemented by a subtle, fully integrated oak accent. The structure is silky and harmonious, balancing sweetness, crisp acidity, and the warm, aging notes typical of old tawnies. The long, elegant finish leaves hints of toffee and almond, underscoring the high quality of this port.
Grapes, origin and maturation
This 30-Year-Old Tawny is made exclusively from traditional Douro grapes, sourced from slopes where yields are low and grape concentration is high. The blend is aged for several years to achieve complexity and consistency. During the long period of barrel aging, the wine develops its characteristic color and aromas. Oxidative aging in old wooden barrels imparts nutty depth and a soft texture. Because the wine is fully matured in the barrel, it is ready to drink immediately after bottling. A 2024 bottling provides a drinking window until around 2040, during which the wine remains stable and refined as long as it is stored in a cool, dark place. The Burmester style is clearly evident in this tawny: elegance, precision, and a classic interpretation of aged port.
Serving advice and wine and food suggestions
Burmester 30-Year-Old Tawny Port is best served slightly chilled, ideally between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, both the freshness and the rich, sweet layers remain beautifully balanced. The wine pairs perfectly with desserts featuring caramel, nuts, or dried fruit and is a natural pairing with blue cheeses or aged hard cheeses. Even without an accompanying dish, this port can stand alone, for example, as a finishing touch to a dinner or a special moment of enjoyment. Once opened, the wine will remain stable for several months, provided it is properly sealed and stored refrigerated. This makes this 30-Year-Old Tawny a versatile choice for anyone who enjoys a glass of high-quality port.
Specifications
| Packing information | Tube |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Portwine |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Appellation | Douro (Appellation) |
| Winery | Burmester |
| Grape | Blend Rood |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 20 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | Yes |
| Closure | Cork |
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The silence is only disturbed by a passing train. The river flows slowly between the rocky banks and produces a landscape that is extraordinary and stunningly beautiful. The Portuguese poet Miguel Torga described the Douro as "an abundance of nature". Burmester testifies to this. Schist and granite. Stone and dust. The stone 'olive lagar' (old press) is proof that the fertile land was already cultivated during the time of the Roman empire.
Burmester's estate belongs to the tough people who have cultivated it for centuries. The grape varieties grown here are the traditional varieties of the region. A compromise between nature and human intervention is continuously made here, particularly aimed at preserving the biodiversity of the vineyard. The harvest at Burmester is an event in itself. It starts early to avoid overripe grapes. The crushing of the grapes is done very carefully to maintain the purity of the fruit. The tannic structure is preserved - the tannins are there, but they are refined and elegant. The maturation phases are balanced, preferably in oak, with the aim of integrating, never taking out.
Burmester wines are characterized by fruity and balsamic notes, fine acidity and the necessary elegance to age gracefully. Like the place where the grapes are grown in the first place, located on the left bank of the Douro River, between S. João da Pesqueira and Vila Nova de Foz Côa in the famous Douro Superior sub-region, it benefits from a microclimate that its wines gives character. The vines are spread over 100 hectares of both traditional and modern terraces, stretching from the top of the hill (at an altitude of 300 meters) to the Douro River. The main grape varieties are Touriga Nacional (about 50%), Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão. There are also smaller plots of Tinta Barroca and Tinta Amarela.
The character of Burmester 30 Years Old Tawny Port
Burmester 30-Year-Old Tawny Port is a classic example of long-matured tawny. The wine is made from carefully selected ports aged an average of thirty years in oak barrels. This extensive oak aging produces a wine with a distinct amber color, refined oxidative notes, and impressive layering. Nuts, caramel, dried fruit, and soft spices emerge in the aroma and flavor, complemented by a subtle, fully integrated oak accent. The structure is silky and harmonious, balancing sweetness, crisp acidity, and the warm, aging notes typical of old tawnies. The long, elegant finish leaves hints of toffee and almond, underscoring the high quality of this port.
Grapes, origin and maturation
This 30-Year-Old Tawny is made exclusively from traditional Douro grapes, sourced from slopes where yields are low and grape concentration is high. The blend is aged for several years to achieve complexity and consistency. During the long period of barrel aging, the wine develops its characteristic color and aromas. Oxidative aging in old wooden barrels imparts nutty depth and a soft texture. Because the wine is fully matured in the barrel, it is ready to drink immediately after bottling. A 2024 bottling provides a drinking window until around 2040, during which the wine remains stable and refined as long as it is stored in a cool, dark place. The Burmester style is clearly evident in this tawny: elegance, precision, and a classic interpretation of aged port.
Serving advice and wine and food suggestions
Burmester 30-Year-Old Tawny Port is best served slightly chilled, ideally between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, both the freshness and the rich, sweet layers remain beautifully balanced. The wine pairs perfectly with desserts featuring caramel, nuts, or dried fruit and is a natural pairing with blue cheeses or aged hard cheeses. Even without an accompanying dish, this port can stand alone, for example, as a finishing touch to a dinner or a special moment of enjoyment. Once opened, the wine will remain stable for several months, provided it is properly sealed and stored refrigerated. This makes this 30-Year-Old Tawny a versatile choice for anyone who enjoys a glass of high-quality port.
| Packing information | Tube |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Portwine |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Appellation | Douro (Appellation) |
| Winery | Burmester |
| Grape | Blend Rood |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 20 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | Yes |
| Closure | Cork |
The silence is only disturbed by a passing train. The river flows slowly between the rocky banks and produces a landscape that is extraordinary and stunningly beautiful. The Portuguese poet Miguel Torga described the Douro as "an abundance of nature". Burmester testifies to this. Schist and granite. Stone and dust. The stone 'olive lagar' (old press) is proof that the fertile land was already cultivated during the time of the Roman empire.
Burmester's estate belongs to the tough people who have cultivated it for centuries. The grape varieties grown here are the traditional varieties of the region. A compromise between nature and human intervention is continuously made here, particularly aimed at preserving the biodiversity of the vineyard. The harvest at Burmester is an event in itself. It starts early to avoid overripe grapes. The crushing of the grapes is done very carefully to maintain the purity of the fruit. The tannic structure is preserved - the tannins are there, but they are refined and elegant. The maturation phases are balanced, preferably in oak, with the aim of integrating, never taking out.
Burmester wines are characterized by fruity and balsamic notes, fine acidity and the necessary elegance to age gracefully. Like the place where the grapes are grown in the first place, located on the left bank of the Douro River, between S. João da Pesqueira and Vila Nova de Foz Côa in the famous Douro Superior sub-region, it benefits from a microclimate that its wines gives character. The vines are spread over 100 hectares of both traditional and modern terraces, stretching from the top of the hill (at an altitude of 300 meters) to the Douro River. The main grape varieties are Touriga Nacional (about 50%), Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão. There are also smaller plots of Tinta Barroca and Tinta Amarela.