In the glass
What it pairs with
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Salted almonds
Aperitif nuts. -
White Port and tonic
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The classic aperitif serve. -
Grilled prawns
Fresh acidity with shellfish.
How to serve Sandeman Apitiv White Port
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Salted almonds, White Port and tonic, Grilled prawns. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Apitiv is Sandeman's white Port aperitif.
- 1790 — House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Sandeman
- Grapes
- Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Gouveio
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged in seasoned oak vats in a white style
- ABV
- 19.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
- First vintage
- 1790
Scores
- Wine Spectator 86
Frequently asked about Sandeman Apitiv White Port
What does Sandeman Apitiv White Port taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A white Port designed as a chilled aperitif, citrus-fresh and lightly nutty, ideal with tonic.
When should I drink Sandeman Apitiv White Port?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Sandeman Apitiv White Port?
Salted almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White Port and tonic and Grilled prawns. Aperitif nuts.
What grapes are in Sandeman Apitiv White Port?
The blend is Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Gouveio. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.