Sandeman 40 Year Old Porto Tawny Port

Majestic and timeless, Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port represents the pinnacle of Port craftsmanship. Aged for decades in seasoned oak, it delivers extraordinary depth, elegance, and harmony — the perfect union of fruit, spice, and wood that defines Sandeman’s legendary style.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Amber-gold with deep copper reflections, this 40-year-old Tawny reveals a powerful bouquet of vanilla, oak, and honey. On the palate, layers of dried fruit, warm spice, and roasted nuts unfold with silky precision. The balance between richness and freshness lingers through a long, elegant finish of caramelised fruit and toasted almond.

Key Details

• Winery: Sandeman
• Type: Tawny Port
• Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
• Aging: 40 Years
• Alcohol: 20%
• Volume: 750 ml
• Other: Gluten-Free; matured in seasoned oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1790, Sandeman is one of the world’s most iconic Port houses. This remarkable 40-year blend captures the mastery of slow ageing and the art of balance. Wines aged between 30 and 55 years are hand-selected for their finesse and complexity, then carefully blended to create a Port that radiates wisdom, depth, and Sandeman’s unmistakable signature of harmony and grace.

Special Features

Decades of maturation in small oak casks allow colour, flavour, and texture to evolve in perfect unison. The result is a rare, amber-gold Port of profound complexity — intense yet graceful, concentrated yet poised. Its refined sweetness and intricate layers of spice and fruit make it one of the most luxurious aged Tawnies ever bottled.

Recognition & Accolades

Widely celebrated by the world’s leading wine critics and competitions, this 40-year-old Tawny Port continues to define the pinnacle of aged Port excellence.

• Trophy – International Wine Challenge (2019)
• Platinum – Decanter World Wine Awards (2021)
• 99/100 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards (2021)
• Gold Outstanding – International Wine & Spirit Competition (2014)
• Gold – International Wine Challenge (2021, 2019, 2018, 2015)
• Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition (2021, 2018)
• 96/100 Points – International Wine Challenge (2022)
• Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards (2024, 2017)
• Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2017)

These accolades affirm its reputation as one of the most decorated and admired aged Tawnies in the world.

Food Pairings

Serve between 14–16 °C to reveal its full majesty. Pair with pecan pie, treacle tart, or crème brûlée for a decadent dessert match, where its nutty, caramel depth harmonises beautifully. For a savoury twist, enjoy with aged Gouda, Stilton, or toasted almonds and dark chocolate. Each pairing unveils new dimensions of warmth, texture, and luxurious complexity.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Elegant, rare, and deeply evocative, Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a masterpiece of patience and craft — the ultimate after-dinner indulgence or prestigious gift for true collectors.

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