Burmester, Porto Vintage Porto Quintas Arn 2012

Burmester Porto Vintage Porto Quintas Arn 2012 is an elegant Single Quinta Vintage Port, distinguished by its refined style, vibrant dark-fruit character and beautifully balanced tannins. Produced by one of Porto’s historic houses, it reflects Burmester’s long-standing connection with the Douro and the British market, dating back to the 18th century.

Tasting Notes
The wine has a deep red colour with a subtle violet hue. Its refined nose opens with expressive aromas of wild berries and blackcurrants, complemented by delicate hints of raisins and ripe fruit. On the palate, it is fresh and graceful, with elegant tannins that develop harmoniously and add depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, richly fruity and polished. As a Vintage Port, it can be enjoyed now for its youthful freshness, but it also has the structure to develop further in bottle over the coming years when properly stored.

Production
Made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, this Single Quinta Port undergoes careful skin maceration and fermentation to extract colour, flavour and structure. Grape spirit is added during fermentation to preserve the wine’s natural sweetness and fortify it, after which the Port matures in wooden casks. It is bottled between the second and third year after harvest, preserving its vibrant fruit character and refined tannic structure.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly chilled at around 14–16°C. This Vintage Port is a luxurious match for rich chocolate desserts, chocolate mousse and desserts accompanied by red-berry sauce. Its sweetness and structure also pair beautifully with blue cheeses and mature hard cheeses. It is equally rewarding on its own after dinner, perhaps alongside a fine cigar. Decant before serving to separate any natural sediment and allow the wine’s aromas to open.

Producer
Burmester’s history began in 1730, when Henry Burmester and John Nash founded a grain-trading company in London. In 1750, the business moved to Vila Nova de Gaia and began shipping Port to the British Isles and the rest of Europe. The family name derives from “Burgmeester”, the German word for mayor, reflecting the family’s origins in Mölln in northern Germany. Burmester remains closely associated with the classic Port tradition, and the family’s historical importance in London is commemorated by Burmester Road in Wimbledon.

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