Sandeman 40 Years Old Tawny Port 1 x 0.75L 1 Bottle Port Wine WINEMAKER: Luís Sottomayor. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 97 Points, Platinum Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 96 Points, Wine Enthusiast 96 Points, Trophy & Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 96 Points, Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition 95 Points, Robert Parker 94 Points, Wine Spectator 94 Points, Falstaff 93 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine 93 Points, Tom Cannavan 17.5 Points, Jancis Robinson Double Gold & Diamond Trohpy, Sakura Awards Gold Medal, Mundus Vini Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Gold Medal, Challenge International du Vin Gold Medal, Portugal Wine Trophy WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca & Tinto Cão. VINIFICATION Sandeman Porto Tawny 40 Years Old is produced by the traditional Porto Wine method. The hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled temperature, with skin maceration so as to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine´s body and bouquet. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities, the later depending on the vine variety, maturation stage and the final sweetness required. After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following Spring, when they are taken to V.N.Gaia and enter Sandeman´s centuries-old lodges for ageing in oak wood casks, as required by Porto Wine traditional ageing system. Along the years, the exceptional wines selected for this Sandeman Porto Tawny 40 Years Old are carefully tasted and analysed, racked from lees and all corrections deemed necessary by the tasters are carried out. The final blend results from the strictest selection of wines usually between 30 and 55 years of age, masterfully and skilfully combined so as to achieve Sandeman Porto Tawny´s 40 Years Old unique identity, style and consistency. TASTING NOTES An intense, deeply flavoured Porto Tawny 40 Years Old, with a massive bouquet suggesting vanilla, oak and honey, and a mouthful of very complex flavours of dried fruits, spices, and nuts. As the wine unfolds smoothly and develops in the mouth, one discovers a superb balance of wood ageing and vibrancy, characteristic of Sandeman Tawny Portos. SERVING Sandeman Porto Tawny 40 Years Old is ready for drinking and does not require decanting but benefits from aeration. The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC. Serve between 14ºC-16ºC. Once open, it should be consumed within 2-3 months. HISTORY Sogrape is Portugal's leading wine company, with an unparalleled presence, top brands and exceptional vineyards in the country’s main wine-growing regions: Vinho Verde, Douro/Porto, Dão, Bairrada, Bucelas and the Alentejo. Sogrape combines its in-house production with the purchasing of grapes from thousands of growers in a collective effort which nurtures – and brings to the world – the very best in Portuguese wines. Casa Ferreirinha is the pioneer brand and leader in non-fortified Douro wines, with a history of more than 250 years, always in family hands. Knowledge and excellence are just some of the things that make Casa Ferreirinha a benchmark in the world of wines. Antónia Adelaide Ferreira is the name of the emblematic figure in the history of the Douro whose legacy grows with each new harvest. Each limited edition wine celebrates afresh the birthday of Dona Antónia and her passion, determination and vision. This is a wine that unites the Cima Corgo and the Douro Superior, the terroirs she loved blessed with the potential to produce wines in her image: firm yet balanced, lively yet mature and elegant. 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).