2019 Burmester Late Bottled Vintage Port 6 x 0.75L 6 Bottles Port Wine WINEMAKER: Carlos Alves. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 94 Points, Wine Spectator 93 Points, Revista de Vinhos 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge Gold Medal, Mundus Vini Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Gold Medal, Portugal Wine Challenge WINE VARIETIES: Traditional Douro grape varieties, in particular Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz and Sousão. VINIFICATION Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A wine of high quality, made from one single harvest, bottled 4 to 6 years after harvest. TASTING NOTES Attractive and intense violet colour. Fresh and delicate nose, where notes of wild fruit are combined with balsamic notes of eucalyptus and mint. On the palate it is velvet, soft and structured, integrating the steam of the wild fruit with a long and delicious finish. SERVING Balancing an intense array of flavours, LBV is ideal for main dishes such as filet mignon. It is a wonderfully versatile wine, perfect with desserts such as chocolate mint cheesecake, pear mille-feuille, or simply enjoyed with medium-strength cheeses. The wine should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. Over time, it is natural that sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of Port wine. Once opened, it should be drunk within 2 to 4 months. Best served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. HISTORY Burmester has been renowned for its Port wines and DOC Douro wines for a long time. It all started in London in 1750, when Henry Burmester joined John Nash to establish the company Burmester, Nash & Co. They began exporting Port wine from Vila Nova de Gaia to Europe. The company passed from one generation to another until 1834, when Johann Wilhelm Burmester (J. W. B.), a direct descendant of the founder Henry Burmester, arrived in Porto, oblivious to the fact that he would begin a famous new family dynasty. His great decisions showed character and courage. Having started as a clerk in an indebted company, he became its manager and then bought it outright with all its rights and responsibilities. Sadly, in 1885 J. W. Burmester was overcome by a wave when he was watching the turbulent tide in the Cadouços beach, in Foz do Douro. His children took over the business. After all political and economic instabilities, J.W. Burmester persists and in 1992 begins the production of DOC Douro Wine and was quickly well accepted by the market. Through its long years of existence, Burmester went from one success to the other, proving its character and determination. Henry Burmester and John Nash forged the brand’s path, J. W. Burmester and his descendants solidified its character and purpose. Today, the brand is committed to provide experiences with character in every moment of life – personal and professional. Character is the universal principle of the brand and of its wines. It is a commitment which inspires and motivates Burmester through its personality. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).