Sandeman Porto Fine White 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.
A delicious Port made from selected white grape varieties grown in the Northern Portugal's rugged Douro valley. Carefully made from the selected varieties, this White Port is dry yet maintains part of its natural sweetness, making it a perfect aperitif when served chilled on its own, with ice or as a long drink with a Splash of tonic water and a slice of lemon.
Tasting Notes
A pale straw colour, Sandeman Porto Fine White has a tropical fruit aroma with slight vanilla notes and light fresh flavour, crisp characteristics combined with a hint of natural sweetness.
Technical Details
DESIGNATION OF ORIGINDOC Porto
REGIONDouro
ALCOHOL19,5%
TOTAL SUGARS60 g/L
TOTAL ACIDITY3,4 g/L(Tartic Acid)
pH3,55
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING SIZE 100 mL.
PER SERVING SIZE 60 mL.
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Alcohol 15,5 gAlcohol 9,3 g
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Calories 567kJ/136kcalCalories 340kJ/81kcal
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Sugars 6,0 gSugars 3,6 g
Winemaking
Maturation
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. Throughout the years the wines are carefully tasted and analysed by the oenology team who also makes all necessary corrections and prepares the final blend so as to keep Sandeman Porto Fine White's style and character. The wines selected are usually between 2 and 5 years of age, which makes it possible to obtain a fresh and young wine with an average age of 3 years. The final blend is filtered and cold-stabilised prior to bottling.
StorageThe bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16°C-18°C.
Serve
Sandeman Porto Fine White is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Serve between 6°C-10°C. Once open, it should be consumed within 4 weeks.
EnjoyA good match to nuts, like salted almonds, or with a fresh dessert like vanilla ice-cream with tropical fruits. More daring is a match with creamy seafood vol-au-vent.
Savoury
WITH Port Wine
Pak Choi Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Sweet and Sour Sauce
Savoury
Desserts
WITH Port Wine
Mango, Papaya and Coconut Carpaccio
Desserts
Savoury
WITH Port Wine
Endives Stuffed with Tuna
Savoury