Brick color, with ruby nuances. It has a very complex aroma, with notes of spices, resinous lavender, cedar and tobacco box, violet floral hints, intense red fruits and slight medicinal nuances, showing the long evolution in the bottle. On the palate, it has good volume, with a lively attack marked by acidity and freshness, with the good quality tannins still present, ending in a finish of great longevity and elegance.

Touriga Francesa (30%); Touriga Nacional (30%); Tinta Roriz (20%); Tinto Cão (10%); Tinta Barroca (10%)

The grapes come from Sandeman's best vineyard plots and are vinified using the traditional port wine method, in granite tanks with foot treading. This ancestral method allows the grapes to release their constituents, naturally expressing the characteristic aromas of the grape variety and terroir.

Its elegant and complex profile pairs perfectly with desserts rich in chocolate, red fruit tarts and strong cheeses.

Bottle in a horizontal position. Ideally, 10-12 years after the harvest date (on the label) Potential for keeping: several decades.