Rivara Barrel Aged Fortified
Rivara Barrel Aged Fortified is a barrel-aged, port-style fortified wine from the Reserve / Barrel Aged Series. Full-bodied and sweet, it shows concentrated dark-fruit character with chocolate, oak spice and toffee developed during extended oak maturation.
- Style: Port-style fortified, full-bodied and sweet.
- Tasting: Concentrated dark cherry, plum and blackberry layered with chocolate, oak spice and toffee.
- Aging: Matured in oak barrels for extended periods (16–18 months) to build complexity.
- Alcohol: High-strength fortified wine (about 19.0–19.5% ABV depending on bottling).
- Pairings: Excellent with blue or hard cheeses, smoked meats, chocolate desserts and nuts.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Rivara Barrel Aged Fortified |
| Wine Type | Fortified Wine; Port-style (fortified) |
| Grape Variety | Red Blend |
| Collection Line | Barrel Aged Series; Reserve Series |
| Vintage Year | 2019, 2018 |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Sweetness Level | Sweet / Semi-Sweet; full-bodied and sweet |
| Flavor Profile | Dark cherry, plum, blackberry, chocolate, oak spice, toffee, concentrated dark-fruit |
| Oak Aging | 16 months (oak barrel); 18 months (in oak) |
| Fortification Style | Port-style (fortified) |
| Alcohol Content (ABV) | 19.0% ABV, 19.5% ABV |
| Recommended Pairings | Blue cheese, hard cheese, smoked meats, chocolate dessert, nuts |
| Additional Notes | Reserve Series / Barrel Aged Series expression; full-bodied, sweet fortified wine showing concentrated dark-fruit and chocolate characteristics; aged in oak barrels for extended maturation |
