Who doesn’t want to come tired of work in the evening, change into home clothes, sit in front of a burning fireplace and enjoy a wonderful strong drink that will disperse the blood through the veins and cheer up? There are many brands in the world that produce high-quality, tasty alcohol, which can be appreciated not only by one, but also with friends and family. These drinks can be safely attributed to port Sandeman. Quality wines with delicate soft tastes, with predominant fruity notes are made in Portugal. To evaluate the production of alcoholic beverages, representatives of almost all countries of the world come here. Naturally, they are satisfied with the arrival and tasting of the best quality port, including the Sandeman brand.
What and how to make port wine
Grapes for an alcoholic drink are grown and processed in the valley of the Duotro River (Portugal). Then it is fermented for several days, and then a little brandy is added to complete the process and give it a strength and refined taste. Sugar cannot be added: the drink becomes sweet due to sugar left over from fermentation. The winemaking process takes place in special centrifuges for large volumes, where the port fortress is brought up to 18% of its alcohol content. The drink is usually infused in barrels for several years. Tauni port wine is found in small barrels, where it only acquires a more elegant, “viscous” taste. The technology for producing this alcoholic beverage is also surprising: in order to get port wine of a certain age, old wines that were stored in barrels for several years are mixed with younger ones.
Beverage Overview
The roots of the port of Sandeman go to Portugal, where they produce the most delicious and delicious drinks. Its name is directly related to brothers George and David Sandeman (George and David Sandeman) - the founders of the Sandeman brand and the owners of their own winery for the production of port, sherry (white grape wine), brandy. Later, 8 years after its founding, David left the company, allowing his brother to independently engage in the wine business. Even then, George began to affix GSC (George Sandeman & Co) on the barrels of his wine to protect him from cheap fakes and plagiarism.
The first image on the bottles with port was a dark figure of a man dressed in a black veil and hat. It was accompanied by the year the founding of the company of the Sandeman brothers (1790). Modern bottle designs are made more colorful and improve every year, attracting exquisite wine connoisseurs not only with a bewitching taste, but also with their appearance.
Ports of two colors are made: red and white. Dark red port wine is a descendant of 18th century red wines, distinguished by their strength and sophisticated aroma. It is prepared mainly from Tinta grapes and is accompanied by a bright pomegranate hue and a delicate, sweet, but not sugary taste with fruity notes. You can even smell the oak, which is the result of prolonged storage of wines in oak barrels. To produce white port wine, grape varieties such as Kodega and Malvasia Fina allow. This provides the port with a light, light shade. The taste is felt citrus and some berries.
Portuguese port Sandeman still has not lost its popularity. It has a unique, well-remembered taste with tropical fruits and is bought with pleasure in shops and bars. They can decorate any table.
The taste and benefits of port
Port Sandeman is best known for:
- Proven recipes that are several hundred years old.
- Refined honey and nut aromas.
- Delicate, strong flavor containing some fruits and berries.
- Long stay in real oak barrels (up to 50 years).
- Beautiful and unique design of a glass vessel, which sells port "Sandeman". Every year the design only improves.
Port Sandeman Ruby: description and reviews
Surprisingly, this drink of rich ruby color is the most delicious and relatively inexpensive: 8-9 euros in a Portuguese liquor store. Port Sandeman Ruby Porto is red and contains about 19.8% alcohol. In the viscous taste of a fine drink, you can try subtle and perfectly matching notes of some fruits, berries and even roses. According to consumer reviews, this port is 100% recommended for consumption and has virtually no drawbacks. The color of a ripe pomegranate drink attracts any connoisseur, and you can safely enjoy it, for example, with a slice of chocolate in your hand. Of course, the design of the bottle also does not allow the buyer to pass by and will surely entice him. On the reverse side there is additional information that reveals some of the secrets of wine. According to reviews of Sandeman port, red drink is appreciated and produced in much larger volumes than white. Also its taste is more attractive and fragrant.
Cost of Port Sandeman
The price of an alcoholic drink varies from year to year. Now port costs an average of 1,200 to 20,000 rubles, depending on the year of production and the store of the village where it is sold. Most often, a bottle contains 0.75 liters of port. The drink is well bought online on certain sites, and its availability does not drag out for a long time because of its great demand: many want to buy this wonderful port, which is well known all over the world. As a rule, buying in online stores can be more expensive, because part of the money you need to pay for delivery. It is better to buy the goods in person at trusted stores.
Storage and use
After opening the bottle, the alcoholic beverage should be consumed immediately and does not require separation of the solution from the precipitate. Do not store it in too bright places at high temperatures: not more than 18 and not less than 16 degrees. It is not recommended to place it vertically; for prolonged storage, a horizontal position is preferable. An opened container with a drink must be consumed within one month.
Port wine is a wonderful gift
In addition to the fact that the port brand Sandeman is perfect for your own pleasant pastime, it can make an elegant and beautiful gift for friends and relatives. It remains only to pack the bottle beautifully in a box, decorate it with a bright gift ribbon - and you can safely hand it out. Of course, such a gift will not leave anyone indifferent. It will bring only positive and warm emotions and will cheer up anyone. Also in addition to the drink you can buy wine glasses or glasses. You can give port of the corresponding year to your birthday, but you have to take into account the fact that the older the wine, the higher its price, but also the finer and more refined taste.