SandemanVintage Port 2016

Product code: 12517
£61.00 inc VAT
£366.00 / case of 6
Portugal
Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Sandeman
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luís Sottomayor
Grape
Grape: Sousão, Tinto Cão, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Grape: 40% Touriga Franca, 40% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz, 5% Tinto Cão, 5% Sousão
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Sandeman
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luís Sottomayor
Grape
Grape: Sousão, Tinto Cão, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Grape: 40% Touriga Franca, 40% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz, 5% Tinto Cão, 5% Sousão

Product Notes

Sandeman Vintage Port is a rich, distinctive wine establishing deep roots within Portugal's Douro Valley. Meticulously crafted from hand-picked, select vineyard grapes, the wine showcases an intense ruby colour alongside brilliant, mature fruit aromas. A complex palate, with refined tannins, offers an enigmatic mix of blackcurrant, chocolate, and spice notes. Savour the powerful, persistent finish underscored by black fruit flavours. The wine boldly expresses Sandeman's 225-year heritage of excellence. Long ageing sorts contribute to a beautiful complexity. Its full-bodied elegance pairs perfectly with blue cheeses or rich chocolate desserts. Decanting is advised for sediment and to uncloak its true richness.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple in colour. On the nose intense and complex aromas of blackberry, black cherry and plum combine with spicy notes of cocoa, floral hints of rockrose and a subtle minerality. Velvety tannins coat the palate and a crisp acidity carries the layers of flavour onto the harmonious and lengthy finish. This is a powerful yet elegant Vintage Port, with great potential for ageing for many decades to come.

About the Winery

Sandeman

Situated in the dazzling heart of Portugal's Douro Valley and founded in 1790, Sandeman winery has become a stalwart of the wine industry, famed for its blended wines and expertise in the craft of winemaking. Known as the pioneer of the very first branded casks of wine (with its unique Sandeman logo of a caped man), Sandeman's prowess extends even to its branding.

Bathing in the rich, luscious Portuguese sunshine, the vineyards of Sandeman produce an exquisite array of grapes, each handpicked and sorted to ensure only the finest goes into each bottle. Encapsulating the very essence of the region’s enchanting character, Sandeman's wines are typically robust, full-bodied and brimming with delightful flavours.

The winery itself exhibits an old-world charm. The whitewashed walls and traditional equipment contribute to the romantic allure of winemaking, emitting a sense of timeless tradition. One striking oddity of Sandeman is the absence of modern winemaking technology, yet this by no means hampers the winery's ability to produce consistently exceptional wines because the skill and wisdom of centuries-old tradition more than compensating for it.

Visitors get a true sense of the history behind Sandeman, through guided tours that provide a fascinating insight into the art of winemaking. However, it is the wine tasting experience that enchants visitors the most. Expert-led tasting sessions guide you through the different wines, allowing visitors to appreciate the diversity and complexity of the aromas and flavours on offer.

Sandeman's commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality is lauded throughout the wine industry. With recognitions from several awarding bodies, it is clear that the combination of traditional techniques, artisan craftsmanship, superior quality grapes and a steadfast dedication to the craft makes Sandeman a winery truly worth visiting?

Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a casual drinker, a visit to Sandeman's winery provides an captivating blend of beautiful vineyards, tradition, and exquisite wine. You will surely come back for another visit, or at the very least, another bottle of wine.

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