Sandeman Apitiv Reserve is produced following the 'traditional' Porto Wine method. Made from slightly over-ripe grapes that, after destemming and soft-crushing, undergo maceration and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, where every effort is made to extract the quality inherent in the grape skins. During this phase, the temperature of fermentation and the densities involved are rigorously controlled in order to identify the right moment to add the aguardente”(neutral grape alcohol at 77%) to arrest fermentation and fortify the wine.
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87 /100 Points
Latest Accolades
The Sandeman brand has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a White Reserve. Sandeman Apitiv Reserve is an extraordinary Port Wine; an intense reserve, with a complexity and fragrance that only the great white Ports of age and quality can aspire to.
Tasting Notes
Sandeman Apitiv Reserve has a golden yellow colour. Its aroma has good intensity, with hints of candied orange zest, floral notes, dry fruits and touches of balsamic resin. The wine's aging in wood adds complexity, harmony and richness. On the palate, it has good balance and well-integrated acidity, with additional notes of dry fruit and an elegant, harmonious and persistent finish.
Technical Details
DESIGNATION OF ORIGINDOC Porto
REGIONDouro
ALCOHOL20%
TOTAL SUGARS120 g/L
TOTAL ACIDITY3,8 g/L(Tartic Acid)
pH3,36
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 689kJ/165kcalCalories 414kJ/99kcal
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Sugars 12,0 gSugars 7,2 g
Winemaking
Maturation
The wines remain in the Douro until they are transported, the following spring, to Sandeman's wine cellars in V.N. Gaia. There they are aged in the traditional Porto Wine manner in oak casks. Over the years, the wines are carefully racked, tasted and analysed in order to monitor their evolution prior to the final blend. The final blend - with an average age of 7 years - is made from selected wines, ranging from 4 to 9-years-old, with the necessary character for Sandeman Apitiv Reserve Porto.
StorageThe bottle should be kept in a vertical position, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature between 16°C-18°C.
Serve
Sandeman Apitiv Reserve is ready for immediate consumption and does not need to be decanted. Serve at between 10°C-12°C. Once opened, this Porto Wine should be consumed within 8 weeks.
EnjoyThis Porto's fresh and elegant profile combines perfectly with mango mousse and Portuguese almond cake.
PORT WINE
AWARDS & RATINGS
Sandeman Porto Apitiv Reserve
7 Accolades
Awards & Ratings
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Silver
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87 /100 Points