Sandeman
Porto Old Tawny 10 Years
| Denomination | DOC Porto Tawny |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 20.0% by volume |
| Area | Douro (Portugal) |
| Grape varieties | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional |
| Aging | After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following spring; they are then taken to V.N. Gaia and aged in the historic Sandeman cellars in oak wood casks. Over the years, the selected wines are tasted and analysed, racked off the lees and, if necessary, corrected; the final blend is made from wines aged between 9 and 12 years. |
- Ageing: Oxidative Porto Tawny DOC, blend aged 9-12 years in oak barrels
- Aromas: hints of jam, ripe fruit, raisins, vanilla, dried fruit and walnuts
- Taste: full-bodied and velvety structure, with notes of toffee, spices and nuts
- Serving and pairings: serve between 12 and 18°C; ideal with blue cheeses and tarte tatin
- Practicality: no decanting required, keeps for 3 months after opening; elegant packaging
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sandeman Porto Old Tawny is a fortified wine with an oxidative style, a true expression of Porto. This blend is made from Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesa grapes. It displays a reddish-brown colour with brick-coloured highlights. On the nose, it combines aromas of stewed ripe fruit, raisins, vanilla and dried fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied, enriched by sweet toffee notes, walnuts and spices, finishing with a persistent and satisfying finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Douro, the prime area for these renowned Portuguese wines. After harvesting and an initial rest in their region of origin, the musts are transferred to the historic Sandeman cellars for ageing. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, where prolonged contact with oxygen shapes the amber hues and flavour complexity. The result is a skilful blend of wines aged between nine and twelve years. The time spent in wood perfectly balances the significant residual sugar with a pleasant freshness.
How it is produced
The bunches, hand-picked, are destemmed and crushed before fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins is interrupted by fortification with wine spirit, carried out at the exact moment when the must reaches the desired density. After periodic racking, the wines are carefully selected for the final blend. The wine does not require decanting, but benefits from slight aeration in the glass. Served between 12 and 18°C, it is an ideal pairing for blue cheeses and desserts such as tarte tatin. Once opened, it keeps optimally for up to three months.
History and Curiosities
Created under the supervision of renowned oenologist Luís Sottomayor, this prestigious Porto Tawny DOC celebrates the centuries-old winemaking tradition of the Douro. Its excellent consistency in quality is the result of a masterful blend of wines aged between 9 and 12 years in oak casks, left to mature in the silence of the historic Sandeman cellars. Widely acclaimed by international critics and boasting 90 points from Robert Parker, this fortified wine embodies the essence of Portuguese tradition, offering an elegant, complex tasting experience with timeless charm.
Awards
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90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1790
| Name | Sandeman Porto Old Tawny 10 Years |
|---|---|
| Type | Red fortified wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Porto DOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 20.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Vendor | Sandeman |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created under the supervision of renowned oenologist Luís Sottomayor, this prestigious Porto Tawny DOC celebrates the centuries-old winemaking tradition of the Douro. Its excellent consistency in quality is the result of a masterful blend of wines aged between 9 and 12 years in oak casks, left to mature in the silence of the historic Sandeman cellars. Widely acclaimed by international critics and boasting 90 points from Robert Parker, this fortified wine embodies the essence of Portuguese tradition, offering an elegant, complex tasting experience with timeless charm. |
| Origin | Douro |
| Production technique | Hand-picked grapes, destemmed and crushed; fermentation at controlled temperature with skin maceration; fortification with wine alcohol; ageing in oak barrels |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested grapes, destemmed and crushed; fermentation at controlled temperature with skin maceration; fortification with wine spirit at the optimal moment chosen by the oenologist after monitoring fermentation temperatures and densities; the wines remain in the Douro until the following spring and then mature in the historic Sandeman cellars in oak barrels, with regular tastings, racking off the lees and any necessary adjustments before the final blending. |
| Aging | After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following spring; they are then taken to V.N. Gaia and aged in the historic Sandeman cellars in oak wood casks. Over the years, the selected wines are tasted and analysed, racked off the lees and, if necessary, corrected; the final blend is made from wines aged between 9 and 12 years. |
| Total acidity | 4.58 gr/L |
| PH | 3.22 |
| Residual sugar | 101.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |