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NV Rozes - Porto 50 Year Old Tawny LITER (1L)

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A liter-sized presentation of House of Rozes 50-Year-Old Tawny Port delivers decades of oxidative maturation, condensing half a century of cask aging into a single format designed for collectors, gifting, or milestone celebrations. The Non-Vintage classification indicates a coordinated blend of wines selected for prolonged wood contact, yielding the characteristic translucent amber hue and dense syrup texture expected from this tier of fortified port.

Extended exposure to oxygen inside traditional wooden barrels softens aggressive phenolics while concentrating natural grape sugars, creating a self-stabilizing wine that demands minimal handling after opening. Store unopened bottles upright in a cool, dark pantry. Once uncorked, reseal tightly, return to a temperature-controlled environment, and consume within two to three months; elevated alcohol and residual sugar prevent microbial spoilage without refrigeration.

The palate leads with concentrated notes of caramelized walnut, candied citrus peel, and slow-roasted coffee, layered with subtle traces of dried fig and mild tobacco leaf. Bright underlying acidity balances the persistent sweetness, producing a long, structured finish that transitions from honeyed warmth to faint bitter-almond complexity.

Decant gently into a tulip-shaped glass to encourage aromatic volatility without agitating potential wood-derived沉淀. Serve at cellar temperature between 55°F and 60°F (13°C–16°C) to maintain optimal viscosity and aroma release. Pairs reliably with aged hard cheeses, almond biscotti, crème caramel, fig tart, or classic dark chocolate truffles. Enjoy neat as a standalone digestif after dinner.

97 Points
"The NV Dom Rozès 50 Years Old Tawny Port was bottled in 2022 with a long cork and 128 grams of residual sugar. This comes in a special one-liter bottling, using something similar to old 18th-century bottle types. It is branded with the winery's seal. This smelled old, certainly older than the lovely 20 Year Old, but it tasted surprisingly fresh, all things considered. And definitely delicious. There is fine grip on the long finish, with endless flavor. It adds remarkable richness, but the fruit always has the acidity to support the fruit. It is hard to find many flaws on this. It is all too easy to adore. This runs around 370 euros in Portugal."
—Mark Squires-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Tawny Port
Vintage: NV
Variety: Port
Region: Porto
Country: Portugal
Bottle Size: 1L
Producer: Rozes

A liter-sized presentation of House of Rozes 50-Year-Old Tawny Port delivers decades of oxidative maturation, condensing half a century of cask aging into a single format designed for collectors, gifting, or milestone celebrations. The Non-Vintage classification indicates a coordinated blend of wines selected for prolonged wood contact, yielding the characteristic translucent amber hue and dense syrup texture expected from this tier of fortified port.

Extended exposure to oxygen inside traditional wooden barrels softens aggressive phenolics while concentrating natural grape sugars, creating a self-stabilizing wine that demands minimal handling after opening. Store unopened bottles upright in a cool, dark pantry. Once uncorked, reseal tightly, return to a temperature-controlled environment, and consume within two to three months; elevated alcohol and residual sugar prevent microbial spoilage without refrigeration.

The palate leads with concentrated notes of caramelized walnut, candied citrus peel, and slow-roasted coffee, layered with subtle traces of dried fig and mild tobacco leaf. Bright underlying acidity balances the persistent sweetness, producing a long, structured finish that transitions from honeyed warmth to faint bitter-almond complexity.

Decant gently into a tulip-shaped glass to encourage aromatic volatility without agitating potential wood-derived沉淀. Serve at cellar temperature between 55°F and 60°F (13°C–16°C) to maintain optimal viscosity and aroma release. Pairs reliably with aged hard cheeses, almond biscotti, crème caramel, fig tart, or classic dark chocolate truffles. Enjoy neat as a standalone digestif after dinner.

97 Points
"The NV Dom Rozès 50 Years Old Tawny Port was bottled in 2022 with a long cork and 128 grams of residual sugar. This comes in a special one-liter bottling, using something similar to old 18th-century bottle types. It is branded with the winery's seal. This smelled old, certainly older than the lovely 20 Year Old, but it tasted surprisingly fresh, all things considered. And definitely delicious. There is fine grip on the long finish, with endless flavor. It adds remarkable richness, but the fruit always has the acidity to support the fruit. It is hard to find many flaws on this. It is all too easy to adore. This runs around 370 euros in Portugal."
—Mark Squires-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Tawny Port
Vintage: NV
Variety: Port
Region: Porto
Country: Portugal
Bottle Size: 1L
Producer: Rozes