Sandeman Founders Reserve

TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby red colour, brilliant and clean. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an
elegant reflection of powerful flavours, the fruit and fire characteristic of young classic Porto
balanced with the finesse of age.
WINEMAKER: Luis Sottomayor
VARIETIES
Tinta Roriz; Tinta Amarela; Tinta Barroca; Tinto Cão; Touriga Franca
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol: 20% | Total Acidity: 4 g/L (tartaric acid) | Sugar: 100 g/L | pH: 3.55
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (TYPICAL VALUES FOR 100 mL)
Alcohol: 15,9 g | Sugars: 10 g | Energetic Value: 655,9 kJ/156,8 kcal | Suitable for Vegetarians: No | Suitable for Vegans: No | Gluten-Free
ALLERGENS: Contains sulfites
WINEMAKING
Sandeman Porto Founder’s Reserve is produced by the traditional Porto Wine method. The hand
picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled
temperature, with skin maceration so as to extract the best components. The addition of wine
alcohol at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine’s body and bouquet. This moment
is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities,
the later depending on the vine variety, maturation stage and the final sweetness required.
MATURATION
After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following Spring, when they are taken to
V.N.Gaia and enter Sandeman’s centuries-old lodges for ageing in oak wood casks, as required by
Porto Wine traditional ageing system. Throughout the years the wines are carefully tasted and
analysed by the oenology team who also makes all necessary corrections and prepares the final
blend so as to keep Sandeman Porto Founder’s Reserve´s style and character. The wines
selected are usually between 3 and 5 years of age, providing for a mature and intense wine with
an average age of 4 years. The final blend is filtered and cold-stabilised prior to bottling.
STORE
The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of
16ºC-18ºC.
SERVE
Sandeman Porto Founder’s Reserve is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Serve
between 14ºC-16ºC. Once open, it should be consumed within 4 weeks.
ENJOY
Excellent on its own served in large glasses, Sandeman Porto Founder’s Reserve is a perfect
match with cheeses or rich chocolate desserts.