{"product_id":"sandeman-porto-old-tawny-20-years","title":"Sandeman Porto Old Tawny 20 Years","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sweet \u003cstrong\u003efortified wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clear expression of Port. Created from a careful blend of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Touriga Nacional, it displays a distinct \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative style\u003c\/strong\u003e and a bright amber hue. On the nose, intense notes of \u003cstrong\u003edried apricots\u003c\/strong\u003e, honey, walnuts, spices and vanilla emerge. On the palate, it is rich and layered, developing with great elegance and complexity. Served chilled, it pairs beautifully with blue cheeses and foie gras starters, enhancing structured desserts such as crème brûlée and tarte Tatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the \u003cstrong\u003eDouro region\u003c\/strong\u003e of Portugal. After an initial rest in their place of origin, the wines are taken to \u003cstrong\u003eVila Nova de Gaia\u003c\/strong\u003e to mature in the historic Sandeman cellars, founded in 1790. The winery creates a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of various aged selections, ensuring absolute stylistic consistency that preserves the identity, smoothness and aromatic concentration typical of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process faithfully follows the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Port method\u003c\/strong\u003e. After careful hand harvesting, the bunches are destemmed, crushed and undergo \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by prolonged maceration on the skins. The strategic addition of alcohol halts the process, retaining a pleasant natural residual sugar. The long ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e defines the body and concentrates the bouquet, creating a perfect balance between structural density and flavour richness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1790, the historic Sandeman winery produces this elegant \u003cstrong\u003ePorto DOC Tawny\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of a skilful blend of wines aged between 15 and 40 years. Thanks to prolonged maturation in fine \u003cstrong\u003eoak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e at the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, the wine acquires a bright amber colour and a captivating oxidative profile. Awarded 90 points by Wine Spectator and Robert Parker, this Port boasts a complex \u003cstrong\u003earomatic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and an ageing potential of 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44505682116779,"sku":"31600","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/sandeman-porto-old-tawny-20-years_31600_1.jpg?v=1773681389","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/sandeman-porto-old-tawny-20-years","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}