Port Wine

Sandeman

20 Years Tawny, 75cl

Douro

Sandeman

Sandeman Porto Tawny 20 Years Old is produced according to the traditional method of Port wine. Handpicked grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by fermentation with maceration of the skins to extract the best components. The addition of grape brandy establishes the balance between the body and aroma of the wine, with the ideal moment determined by the winemaking team after rigorous control of fermentation temperatures and densities, factors that vary according to the grape variety, degree of ripeness, and desired final sweetness.

The wines remain in the Douro until they are transported to V.N.Gaia the following spring, where they enter Sandeman’s cellars for aging in oak barrels according to the traditional Port wine system.

Over the years, the wines selected for this Sandeman Porto Tawny 20 Years Old are carefully racked, tasted, and analyzed, with any necessary corrections made by the winemaking team. The final blend results from a meticulous selection of wines aged between 15 and 40 years, combined with skill to maintain the unique character and consistency of Sandeman Porto Tawny 20 Years Old. The wine is then filtered and bottled.

Sandeman Porto Tawny 20 Years Old is delicious served slightly chilled. It is a very elegant aperitif and pairs well with several rich appetizers, such as foie gras or intense cheese quiches, savory vol-au-vents, or a seafood gratin. It also pairs perfectly with some desserts such as crème brûlée, apple pie or tatin, dried fruit, or even fresh peaches. It pairs very well with aged or blue cheeses and is delicious served on its own.

Awards:
. 94/100 – James Suckling – Top 100 Portuguese Wines 2023
. 91 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 91 points Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 90 points CellarTracker;
. 88 points Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 18 points Decanter Magazine;
. 17.5 points Revista de Vinhos;
. 16 points Jancis Robinson;
. Gold Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014;
. Silver Medal Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014;
. Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2014;
. Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013;
. Silver Medal Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013;
. Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2013;
. Gold Medal Vinalies Internationales 2013;
. Silver Medal Challenge International du Vin 2012;
. Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012;
. Silver Medal Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012;
. Gold Medal Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012;
. Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2012.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Sogrape Vinhos

Sogrape Vinhos was born of the will and courage of a group of friends. In the difficult economic and political environment of 1942, they decided to stake everything on the visionary talents of one man. This man had the vision to create and develop an innovative wine company with a difference, one which could make and promote Portuguese wines on a global scale.

This vision belonged to Fernando van Zeller Guedes, whose character and forceful personality paved the way for a successful venture that many believed was doomed to fail from the outset. The unparalleled foresight and vision of Sogrape’s founder, resulted in the creation of the first global Portuguese wine brand – Mateus Rosé. Sold in over 120 countries, this proved to be such a resounding commercial success that it provided the decisive momentum for the growth as well as affirming the leadership of which the Company is so proud. The willingness to innovate and the ambition to do things differently – along with respect for tradition and the values of ethics and responsibility – marked the birth of an organization that has proved capable of preserving its founder’s vision and adapting to inevitably changing times. Today, led by the third generation of the founding family, Sogrape Vinhos is ever more closely dedicated to meeting the founding objective: to bring the world quality Portuguese wine brands, with sufficient volume to satisfy the needs of different market segments.

From the pioneering days of buying barrels of wine from small producers in the Douro for processing and bottling in a rented cellar in Vila Real, Sogrape Vinhos has steadily grown. Continuous investment has expanded and developed the company’s assets and workforce to such a degree that Sogrape Vinhos owns over 830 hectares of vineyards in all the key Portuguese wine regions. Nowadays, the full scope of Sogrape Vinhos is clearly demonstrated by the breadth and weight of its portfolio. At first glance, what immediately stands out is the presence of two major global Portuguese wine brands – Mateus Rosé and Sandeman as well as the prestigious wines of Porto Ferreira and Offley. Added to which are the renowned specialist brands that represent the major Portugese wine regions. Beginning with the most famous Portuguese wine of all, Barca Velha, the pride of Casa Ferreirinha (Douro) and continuing with the elegant wines of Quinta dos Carvalhais (Dão), the vibrant Herdade do Peso (Alentejo), the fresh Vinhos Verdes of Quinta de Azevedo and Gazela, and the multi-regional Grão Vasco, to name but a few.

To tell the story of Sogrape Vinhos it is essential to retrace the origins and evolution of the plan conceived by this visionary man. And then to appreciate how his successors have inherited his values and pursued them with dedication, vigour and expertise to grow and develop Portugal’s leading wine company. Above all, the achievements of such a large team are promoted with pride and sustained by the ambition to innovate and enhance all that Sogrape Vinhos has to offer.

Address

Sogrape Vinhos S.A.

Aldeia Nova
4430 – 809 Avintes
Vila Nova de Gaia