{"product_id":"sandeman-porto-old-tawny-10-years","title":"Sandeman Porto Old Tawny 10 Years","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandeman Porto Old Tawny is a fortified wine with an oxidative style, a true expression of Porto. This blend is made from Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesa grapes. It displays a \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-brown colour\u003c\/strong\u003e with brick-coloured highlights. On the nose, it combines aromas of stewed ripe fruit, raisins, vanilla and dried fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied, enriched by sweet \u003cstrong\u003etoffee notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, walnuts and spices, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent and satisfying finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the \u003cstrong\u003eDouro\u003c\/strong\u003e, the prime area for these renowned Portuguese wines. After harvesting and an initial rest in their region of origin, the musts are transferred to the historic Sandeman cellars for ageing. Maturation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where prolonged contact with oxygen shapes the amber hues and flavour complexity. The result is a skilful \u003cstrong\u003eblend of wines aged\u003c\/strong\u003e between nine and twelve years. The time spent in wood perfectly balances the significant residual sugar with a pleasant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bunches, hand-picked, are destemmed and crushed before fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins is interrupted by \u003cstrong\u003efortification with wine spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried out at the exact moment when the must reaches the desired density. After periodic racking, the wines are carefully selected for the final blend. The wine does not require decanting, but benefits from slight aeration in the glass. Served between 12 and 18°C, it is an \u003cstrong\u003eideal pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e for blue cheeses and \u003cstrong\u003edesserts such as tarte tatin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once opened, it keeps optimally for up to three months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated under the supervision of renowned oenologist Luís Sottomayor, this prestigious \u003cstrong\u003ePorto Tawny DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the centuries-old winemaking tradition of the Douro. Its excellent consistency in quality is the result of a masterful blend of wines aged between 9 and 12 years in \u003cstrong\u003eoak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, left to mature in the silence of the historic Sandeman cellars. Widely acclaimed by international critics and boasting \u003cstrong\u003e90 points from Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fortified wine embodies the essence of Portuguese tradition, offering an elegant, complex tasting experience with timeless charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44505681985707,"sku":"31599","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/sandeman-porto-old-tawny-10-years_31599_1_2eaa7ae7-08e7-46d7-b5a6-d185fc0149a7.webp?v=1773681383","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/sandeman-porto-old-tawny-10-years","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}