Description
Wines of exception in time of war
It’s 1940, in the Douro wine region, in the historic Quinta de São Luiz. The year had been difficult, but the quality of the fruit predicted a long future for the wines from this harvest. Over the years and generations, there were many opportunities and pressures to commercialize this nectar. The world was changing and societies evolving. However, this wine was safeguarded for 80 long years, in a cellar that has passed through time. Being patient is a virtue of the strong. This waiting, combined with the terroir, the vision and the mastery of aging wines in cask, turned this wine into a unique experience.
Distinctions:
Colheita 1940 White
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Winemaking and Aging
Hand-picked at their optimum point, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and vinified according to a process based on careful skin maceration and pumping over during fermentation to produce whites full of color and structure, with enough phenolic compounds to withstand aging in wood. prolonged. This fermentation takes place in lagares until reaching the desired Baumé degree. At this stage, wine brandy is added (benefit), resulting in a fortified wine. High quality wine, from a single look. It aged in wood for 80 years.
Tasting Notes
With a characteristic hue of white Port wines aged in barrels, it stands out for its surprising character where citrus notes, spices, beeswax and light smoke stand out. Its freshness on the palate, combined with direct flavors of citrus fruits in syrup, white plums and hazelnuts, ends long and linear.
Harmonization
Refreshed, it stands out when combined with hard cheeses such as Ilha cheese. It also pairs perfectly with honey-roasted almonds, caramelized seafood and curry.
The wine must be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations and the bottle must remain in an upright position. As a natural product, Port Wine is subject to deposits with age. Once the bottle is opened, consumption within 2 to 6 months is recommended.
