Sandeman Tawny Porto 0,75 l

Name:

Sandeman Tawny Porto

Country of origin:

Portugal

Region:

Douro

Grapes:

Soil:

Vinification:

The hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled temperature, with skin maceration so as to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine´s body and bouquet. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities, the later depending on the vine variety, maturation stage and the final sweetness required.

Maturation:

After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following Spring, when they are taken to V.N.Gaia and enter Sandeman´s centuries-old lodges for ageing in oak wood casks, as required by Porto Wine traditional ageing system. Throughout the years the wines are carefully tasted and analysed by the oenology team who also makes all necessary corrections and prepares the final blend so as to keep Sandeman Porto Tawny´s style and character. The final blend is filtered and cold-stabilised prior to bottling.

Tasting notes:

Clear red amber colours with a light intense body, open up to aromas of vanilla and evolved dried fruits. The elegant harmony and fresh flavour of red fruits unfold in the mouth and combine with the complexity of wood ageing and a good finish.

Storage:

The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC.

Alcohol by volume:

19,5%vol

Acidity:

4 g/l (tartaric acid)

Sugar:

95 g/l

pH:

3,55

Recommendations:

Sandeman Tawny Porto is a delicious accompaniment to any dessert with caramel, such as Crème brûlée or tarte tatin, or strong blue cheeses like Roquefort. To be more daring, match with foie-gras or a creamy seafood vol-au-vent.

Serving:

Sandeman Tawny Porto is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Serve between 12ºC-16ºC. Once open, it should be consumed within 8 weeks.

Bottler:

Produced and bottled by Sogrape Vinhos, S.A., Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal