PRODUCER  

Van Zeller Wine Collection, S.A.  

 

WINEMAKER 

Álvaro Van Zeller 

 

CLASSIFICATION 

Port Wine 

 

GRAPE VARIETIES 

Códega do Larinho; Rabigato & Malvasia Fina 

 

BAUMÉ 

4.30 

 

ALCOHOL 

19.5% 

 

CAPACITY 

75 cl 

 

ALLERGENS 

Sulphites 

 

VEGAN 

No 

 

WINEMAKING 

The overripe grapes are harvested by hand and kept in cold storage for 24 hours to preserve their characteristics. This is followed by destemming and crushing in a stainless steel vat, where a slight maceration takes place before alcoholic fermentation (AF). This takes place slowly at a controlled temperature. Wine spirit is added to the fermentation when the amount of sugars (Bé) desired by the winemaker is obtained, through strict control of the fermentation temperature and density. This produces a fortified wine that is aged in oak casks for 9 to 12 years in the Douro. During which time it is removed from the lees and various corrections are made. The final blend is obtained by blending several wines selected by the winemakers and is on average 10 years old. They are stabilized and filtered before bottling in Gaia. 

 

Visually bright with a golden color and small amber nuances. On the nose, aromas of dried fruit, spicy vanilla and candied orange peel. On the palate, it's an elegant and balanced wine, with notes of toasted almonds and dried figs. Long and intense finish. 

 

FOOD PAIRING 

It goes divinely with desserts, especially apples seasoned with caramelized nuts. It can also accompany medium to strong cheeses. Equally magnificent drunk on its own. 

 

It is recommended to store it in a cool place, at a constant temperature (ideal storage temperature 12ºC), away from light and in a horizontal position.