The Symington family has been present in the Douro Valley for 130 years. Fourteen generations of the family have been involved in winemaking. They are the leading producers in the Douro Valley with 1,006 hectares of vineyards.
All of the Symington family vineyards are managed in accordance with the principles of integrated production and organic viticulture. They use intercropping (crops planted between the rows of vines), which has the following advantages: natural pest control, temperature regulation, soil and erosion control.
Dow's Fine Tawny Port is a classic Portuguese port wine from the Douro region, produced by the renowned Dow's winery, part of the Symington Family Estates. It is a sweet, fortified wine with a characteristic "Tawny" style - more lightly oxidized and with softer, caramelized notes compared to Ruby Ports.
• Origin: Portugal
• Variety: Blend of traditional Portuguese red varieties
• Alcohol: 19%
• Type: Bio and Organic
• Vinification: Dow's Fine Tawny is a three-year-old blend, aged in small oak barrels in the Symington family lodges. Barrel aging produces a smoother and lighter style of port.
• Color: Light brownish-red
• Serving temperature: between 15ºC to 16 ºC
Aroma: Ripe red fruits, caramel, dried fruits, light woodiness
Taste: Soft, balanced, with notes of caramel, dates, nuts and dried fruits
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