Notes of: Fig

Notes of: Pear

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Hazelnut

Sandeman

Sandeman Late Bottled Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Sandeman Late Bottled Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Sandeman winery. This port is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a region known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The winemakers carefully select the best grapes and age the wine for four to six years in oak barrels before bottling. This results in a rich and complex wine with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. The wine has a full-bodied and velvety texture, making it a perfect accompaniment to rich desserts or strong cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Sandeman Late Bottled Vintage Port is a beautiful fortified wine with a deep, ruby-red hue.On the nose, it displays intense aromas of ripe blackberries, plum and cherry, accented by subtle notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied with a velvety texture and a long, pleasing finish. The fruit flavors are well-integrated with a balanced acidity and a hint of sweetness. Enjoy this complex and delicious wine on its own or with chocolate desserts.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

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:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

Tinta Roriz

ORIGINS

Winery: Sandeman

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

4.0

0 Review