Quinta dos Mattos 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Quinta dos Mattos 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Quinta dos Mattos (also seen as Quinta de Mattos) is a small, family‑run Port producer in the Douro / Porto region, managed by the Coimbra de Mattos family. The estate focuses on traditional‑style Ports and aged Tawnies with a classic, old‑school character rather than a modern, polished profile. The 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a blend of different vintages aged for an average of around 10 years in cask, giving rich dried‑fruit, orange‑marmalade and nutty caramel notes with smooth sweetness and balancing acidity, and excellent value for money.

Vinification & Style
Origin: Portugal, Douro / Porto. Grapes are sourced from steep schistous slopes and terraces that provide concentration and mineral tension.

Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend, typically including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela and others, with proportions varying by vintage.

Fermentation takes place in lagares or tanks and is stopped by adding grape spirit to retain natural grape sweetness. The wines are then aged oxidatively in seasoned oak casks, with the final blend averaging about 10 years in barrel, combining complexity from older wines with freshness from younger components.

Tasting Notes

Color: Classic tawny amber with copper‑orange tones and a golden rim; viscous legs in the glass.
Aroma: Intense dried figs, raisins and dates, orange peel and marmalade, caramel, toffee, honey and a mix of walnuts and almonds, with subtle wood and spice; rich, warm and complex.

Palate: Medium‑full, smooth and velvety. Sweet but not cloying, packed with flavours of orange jam, caramel, ripe raisins and dried figs. Fresh acidity keeps the palate lively, while nutty, woody and lightly spicy notes carry into a long, warming, traditionally styled tawny finish.

Reviews & Accolades
Vivino users rate it around 4.0/5, calling it “strong and intensive” with a taste that “reminds [of] cognac,” noting figs, dried fruit, orange peel and almonds, and praising its richness and power.

Specialist retailers describe Quinta dos Mattos Ports as classic small‑producer wines, with aged Tawnies that show layered dried fruit, nuttiness, gentle oxidation and a warming spirit character—ideal for Port lovers seeking something more artisanal than the big houses.

Decanting: No decanting necessary; ready to drink on opening. Best consumed within 2–3 months after opening if stored cool.

Serving Temperature: 10–14°C (lightly chilled to emphasize freshness)
Food Pairing: Chocolate cake or fondant, dark‑chocolate mousse, crème caramel, walnut tart, Portuguese egg tarts, blue cheese and strong cheeses, almond cookies, festive nut‑based desserts

Special Info: As a 10‑Year‑Old Tawny from a small producer, Quinta dos Mattos offers an artisanal alternative to larger houses. Production is relatively limited, and the style leans into classic tawny traits—oxidative dried fruit, nuts, orange peel and warm spirit—making it particularly appealing for drinkers who enjoy characterful, traditional Tawny Port.

Origin: Portugal, Douro / Porto
Type: Fortified Sweet Wine (Tawny Port)
Grape Variety: Traditional Douro red blend (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, etc.)

ABV: 19.5%

Volume: 500ml