Sandeman Tawny 40 years Porto

Reviews and awards:
. 84 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
16.5 points Wine Magazine;
. Bronze Medal Challenge International du Vin 2007.

Clear amber-red in color with a light yet intense body, it opens up to aromas of vanilla and evolved dried fruits. The elegant harmony and fresh flavor of red fruits unfold on the palate, combining with the complexity of oak aging and a fine finish.

Winemaking:
Sandeman Porto Tawny is produced using the traditional Port wine method. The hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation, at a controlled temperature, with skin maceration to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment establishes the balance between the body and bouquet of the wine. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following rigorous control of fermentation temperatures and densities, the latter depending on the grape variety, the stage of maturation, and the desired final sweetness. After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro Valley until the following spring, when they are transported to Vila Nova de Gaia and enter Sandeman's centuries-old cellars for aging in oak casks, as required by the traditional Port wine aging system. Over the years, the wines are carefully tasted and analyzed by the winemaking team, who also make all necessary corrections and prepare the final blend to maintain the style and character of Sandeman Porto Tawny. The final blend is filtered and cold-stabilized before bottling.