Burmester
Burmester Vintage Port
4.0
Expert Rating
4.1
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Port wine, the most famous wine from Portugal, has a history steeped in legend. What is certain is that the Upper Douro Valley, where Port is produced, is the world’s oldest demarcated and regulated wine region, established in 1756 by the Marquis of Pombal. Port's characteristic sweetness is achieved by halting fermentation with about 70% neutral brandy, preserving the natural sugars. Often, various vintages are blended, with aging taking place in either wooden barrels or stainless steel tanks, the latter typically used for simpler, mass-produced wines. Burmester Vintage Port, made from the finest Douro Valley grapes, showcases rich dark fruit, chocolate, and spice notes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Burmester Vintage Port is a rich and robust fortified wine with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and fig.On the palate, it has a deep and complex flavor profile, with notes of coffee, cocoa, and toasted oak. The finish is long and silky, with a hint of spice. This is a great choice for those looking for a unique and flavorful fortified wine.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2065
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
ORIGINS
Winery: Burmester
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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