Using traditional Porto Wine technology, this wine was vinified at Quinta do Seixo. The grapes were both from Quinta do Seixo and Quinta do Vau. After a careful selection, the grapes were subject to soft-crushing and destemming before undergoing a very intense maceration, during alcoholic fermentation, via treading in granite lagares at automatically-controlled temperatures.
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96 /100 Points
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+16,5 /20 Points
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95 /100 Points
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95 /100 Points
Latest Accolades
Selected for its classic and exceptional characteristics, Sandeman Porto Vintage 2018 is a single-year wine that will age in the bottle for 30 or 40 years. Sandeman Porto Vintage 2018 is an example of Sandeman's commitment to the production of quality wines.
Tasting Notes
LAST TASTED
Deep color, almost opaque. Aroma of excellent complexity, with spicy notes, together with curry, pepper, ginger, red berries and black fruits. The wine has a light cacao touch with a slightly stony finish, the result of good maturation. On the palate it is intense and complex with lively acidity, firm and well present tannins with an extremely long finish and great concentration.
Technical Details
DESIGNATION OF ORIGINDOC Douro
REGIONDouro
ALCOHOL21%
TOTAL SUGARS106 g/L
TOTAL ACIDITY 5,42 g/L(Tartic Acid)
pH3,54
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING SIZE 100 mL.
PER SERVING SIZE 60 mL.
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Alcohol 15,9 gAlcohol 9,5 g
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Calories 662kJ/158kcalCalories 397kJ/95kcal
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Sugars 11,0 gSugars 6,6 g
Winemaking
Maturation
After the harvest, the wine remained in the Douro region, where it was subject to its first racking during the winter. The following spring, it was moved to Vila Nova de Gaia, where it started the traditional aging process in oak casks. The final lot was obtained only further to rigorous selection of the wines, only those of the highest quality being used.
StorageThis wine can be consumed immediately, but will benefit from a growing complexity if aged for a prolonged period in the bottle. Estimated to reach its peak in roughly its 15th year, this wine has the 20-25 year longevity of a 'vintage', after which it will maintain the great qualities of a "cellar wine".
Serve
Over time, a natural sediment will form in the bottle, which should be opened with care and decanted for best results when it has been stored for some years. It is a surprising wine that will benefit from being opened some time prior to consumption. Serve at between 16°C-18°C.
EnjoyIts elegant and complex profile combines wonderfully with strong cheeses.
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AWARDS & RATINGS
Sandeman Porto Vintage 2018
17 Accolades
Awards & Ratings
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96 /100 Points
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+16,5 /20 Points
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95 /100 Points
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95 /100 Points