This port comes from the best grape vines of the “Région Délimitée du Douro” and is made and bottled according to traditional methods. Harvesting takes place between the beginning of September and the end of October - pressing - fermentation in oak barrels - the must (the later port) undergoes a fermentation process but this process is stopped by adding brandy of 77% vol when the desired sweetness is achieved. Aging of the wine in barrels for 10 years, after which the wine is separated from the sediment and possibly the alcohol content is adjusted.
A port wine with a fruity aroma and taste notes of nuts and caramel.
The Belgian master chef Roland Heelen has his own vineyard in the Douro valley for many years, where he makes top wines and port from native Portuguese grapes. You can taste the passion of the winemaker in its quality.
Food-Pairing Perfect with desserts, fruit & (blue) cheese, duck or goose liver with orange or
pear. The ideal marriage: A cigar and port
Grapes: Touriga nacional, Tinta roriz, Touriga franca, Tinta barroca
Alcoholcontent
20%
Store & Serve
Serve at 16 - 18°C