Sandeman Porto Imperial Reserve is vinified using the traditional Porto Wine method. Hand-picked grapes are softly crushed and, after partial stalk-removal, fermented with maceration allowing the best components of the grape skins to be extracted. The whole process takes place under strict control of both temperature and wine density, making it possible for the winemaker to choose the ideal moment for the addition of wine alcohol, fundamental to halt fermentation and keep Porto Wine natural sweetness. That moment depends on vine varieties, stage of maturation and final sweetness levels required.
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Drawn from old oak casks, Sandeman Porto Imperial Reserve demonstrates the characteristics of careful ageing and skilful blending from stocks of rare wines. A premium Tawny blend, medium amber in colour, full of elegant flavours, Sandeman Porto Imperial Reserve has a perfect balance between the fruit of youth and the maturity of age.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant red amber tawny colour match evolved dried fruits and vanilla aromas, which are fresh, very elegant and complex. Medium full in the mouth with multiple layers of flavour and long finish.
Technical Details
DESIGNATION OF ORIGINDOC Porto
REGIONDouro
ALCOHOL20%
TOTAL SUGARS110 g/L
TOTAL ACIDITY4 g/L(Tartic Acid)
pH3,55
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 673kJ/161kcalCalories 404kJ/96kcal
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Sugars 11,0 gSugars 6,6 g
Winemaking
Maturation
The wines selected for the final blend of this reserve Porto wine stay in the Douro after the harvest and are taken to Sandeman´s traditional Porto Wine lodges in V.N.Gaia the following Spring where they mature in oak casks. For several years the wines undergo numerous transfers, analyses and tasting that monitor the ageing of wines, preparation of blends, as well as refreshing and eventual adjustment when tasting so determines. The final blend is composed with wines from different ages and origins to achieve a consistency of style and quality typical of Sandeman´s Porto Imperial Reserve. The selected wines usually vary between 4 and 12 years of age, achieving an average age of about 7 years.
StorageThe bottle should be kept upright, protected from direct light and excessive humidity at a constant temperature of 16°C-18°C.
Serve
Sandeman Porto Imperial Reserve is ready for drinking and will not improve if kept for a long time. Serve between 12ºC-16ºC. When opened it does not require decanting and maintains fresh tasting notes for about 8 weeks.
Enjoyrved chilled, Sandeman Porto Imperial Reserve is a perfect accompaniment to quiches, foie-gras, seafood vol-au-vent, strong blue cheeses and desserts with caramel.
PORT WINE
AWARDS & RATINGS
Sandeman Porto Twany Imperial Reserve
20 Accolades
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Desserts
WITH Port Wine
White Chocolate and Peach Pannacota
Desserts
Desserts
WITH Port Wine
Brie and Black Olives Pastry
Desserts
Cocktails
WITH Port Wine
Sandeman Imperial Reserve on the Rocks
Cocktails