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Alves de Sousa Quinta da Gaivosa 10 Years Old White Port NV (500ml)

Alves de Sousa Quinta da Gaivosa 10 Years Old White Port NV (500ml)

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Orange Peel, Maple Syrup, Roasted Nuts, and Velvety Sweetness

Alves de Sousa’s 10 Year Old White Port is essentially a classic Tawny Port crafted entirely from traditional white grapes. Aged for a decade in old oak casks, it pours a brilliant amber. Expect a captivating, velvety profile bursting with orange peel, maple syrup, honey, and roasted nuts. With its perfect balance of sweetness and uplifting lightness, it is an exquisite, complex digestif.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Round & Velvety ●●●●●
Sweetness Lusciously Sweet (86 g/L RS) ●●●●●
Tannins Virtually Absent, Texturally Smooth ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Uplifting ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Oxidative (10 years in old oak casks) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

Wine Advocate 91 pts
  • 91 Points - Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): Their explanation of the bright-amber October 2025 bottling of the NV Quinta da Gaivosa 10 Year Old White Port was quite straightforward: it's like a Tawny Port but produced with white grapes. That means the wine aged in old oak casks for an average of 10 years, when it achieved the deep color and complex nose of orange peel, maple syrup, honey, nuts and spices. It has 86 grams of sugar and a round and velvety palate. It's sweet and has some lightness. They produce 10,000 half-liter bottles per year.

Highlights

  • Blend: A traditional Douro field blend of native white grape varieties sourced from the Alves de Sousa family's high-elevation vineyards.
  • Terroir: Cultivated on the steep, sun-drenched schist slopes of the Douro Valley, imparting the natural acidity absolutely vital for balancing the wine's residual sweetness.
  • Winemaking: Crafted in the traditional Port method. Fermentation is halted by the addition of neutral grape spirit (aguardente), preserving 86 grams per liter of natural residual sugar.
  • Elevage: Aged oxidatively for an average of 10 years in old wooden casks (pipas). This prolonged exposure to oxygen develops its deep amber color and complex, "tawny" aromatic profile.
  • Production: A boutique offering from the estate, limited to just 10,000 half-liter (50cl) bottles annually, showcasing a rare and refined expression of aged White Port.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a brilliant, deep amber hue, this 10 Year Old White Port offers a highly complex, oxidative bouquet. Captivating aromas of candied orange peel, warm maple syrup, and wild honey are seamlessly interwoven with roasted nuts and sweet baking spices. On the palate, it is beautifully round and velvety, carrying its sweetness with surprising, uplifting lightness and grace. The finish is remarkably long, echoing with persistent notes of toasted almond and citrus zest.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve nicely chilled at 50-54°F (10-12°C) in a traditional Port glass or a small white wine glass to heighten its freshness.
  • Decanting: No decanting is required. It serves as a brilliant aperitif with salted almonds or as a dessert pairing with foie gras, citrus tarts, or egg-based Portuguese sweets (like pastel de nata). Once opened, the wine will remain fresh for several weeks in the refrigerator.

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