Sandeman Old Tawny Porto 20 year old / 20% / 0.75l
- After pouring, it's a good idea to give the wine a moment to come into contact with air. It tastes great served with foie-gras, salty appetizers, or baked seafood. With selected desserts, such as crème brûlée, it will also be delicious.
Product description
The beginnings of the brand date back to 1790, when the 25-year-old son of a Scottish carpenter, with money borrowed from his father, founded a wine company in London. From the beginning of his business, George Sandeman specialized in port and sherry, eventually building an impeccable reputation that lasts to this day. He was the first to mark barrels of wine with his initials, which was a guarantee of the origin and quality of the products sold. Over time, the company changed its headquarters, always choosing places where its wines had ideal conditions for maturing, even buying a building in Porto, in whose cellars the barrels matured before being shipped to the islands. In the mid-19th century, he started "tawny" wines, and having ideal conditions for storing large quantities of barrels, it is still a recognized model in the production of tawny port, awarded many times over the years. Also during the many years of the company's development, the owners attached great importance to their brand, registering it in England in 1877. The brand's logo, the famous "The Don", dates back to 1928 and still adorns all Sandeman wine labels.
Today, the company continues to thrive, investing in the hotel industry in addition to its vineyards. In 2015, it celebrated its 225th anniversary by releasing a limited edition port. It is also worth mentioning that in 2019, Quinta de Seixo port received 100 points out of 100 from Wine Enthusiast in the United States.
Sandeman Old Tawny Port 20 years old / 20% / 0.75l
Specially selected wines, intended for aging in barrels, where they mature, gain character and develop. The color fades over time, changing from ruby to amber. The flavors and aromas achieve wonderful harmony during maturation, creating an exceptional product. On the nose, a very elegant combination of dried apricots, honey and nuts with spices and vanilla. On the palate, rounded and very elegant, smoothly developing fruit flavors intertwine perfectly with oak notes. Long and elegant finish, with marked spices and vanilla.
It tastes best when served at a temperature of 16-18 degrees. After pouring, it is worth giving the wine a moment to come into contact with air. It tastes great served with foie gras, salty appetizers, or baked seafood. It will also be delicious with selected desserts, such as crème brûlée.