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Sandeman

Sandeman Vintage Port

Name: Sandeman Vintage Port
Brand: Sandeman
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Sandeman Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by Sandeman, a renowned wine producer with a rich history dating back to 1790. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The winemaking process involves traditional methods such as foot treading and aging in oak barrels for several years, resulting in a complex and full-bodied wine with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. Sandeman Vintage Port is a classic example of a high-quality vintage port, perfect for special occasions or as a gift for wine enthusiasts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

A delightful Sandeman Vintage Port with dark, ruby red color and intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate.On the palate, it has a velvety texture, with flavours of dried fruit, toffee and black pepper. The finish is long, with a hint of oak and a light, peppery spice. Overall, a delicious and complex port that will age gracefully.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

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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:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

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

4.4

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