| Type |
Red fortified wine dessert wine |
| Vinification |
Produced using the traditional Port method. The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation at a controlled temperature, with skin maceration to extract the best components. The addition of alcohol at the right time defines the balance between the body and bouquet of the wine. This moment is chosen by the winemaker after a rigorous control of temperatures and fermentation density, which depends on the grape variety, the stage of maturation and the final sweetness required. |
| Ageing |
The wines remain in the Douro until the following spring, when they are taken to V.N. Gaia and enter the ageing cellars of Sandeman for ageing in oak barrels, as required by the traditional Port ageing system. Over the years, the excellent wines selected are carefully tasted and analysed by the winemakers, racked off the lees and any corrections deemed necessary are made. The final blend is derived from a rigorous selection of wines aged between 15 and 40 years, masterfully combined to maintain the unique identity, style and texture. |
| Pairing |
Delicious served slightly chilled as an elegant accompaniment to a rich starter such as foie-gras, a tangy cheese quiche, savoury vol-au-vent or a seafood gratin. Perfect with selected desserts such as crème brûlée and tarte tatin, with dried fruit or a simple fresh peach. Served cold, it is an elegant aperitif. |
| On offer |
Price Sandeman Porto Old Tawny 20 Years CHF 48.00
inc VAT
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