In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and liquorice. -
Roast game
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Firm tannins for gamey meat.
History
Founded by George Sandeman in 1790, the house has declared Vintage Port for over two centuries, sourcing largely from Quinta do Seixo and Quinta do Vau.
- 1790 — George Sandeman founds the house
Facts
- Producer
- Sandeman
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at release
- Drinking window
- 15 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1790
Scores
- Wine Spectator 93 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2019)