{"product_id":"quinta-santa-eufemia-white-colheita-2009-2009","title":"Quinta Santa Eufemia, White Colheita 2009, 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuinta Santa Eufemia White Colheita 2009 is a rare and expressive white Port-style wine that shows the elegance and depth for which the Douro is so highly regarded. Crafted for lovers of characterful dessert and fortified wines, it offers a distinctive balance of richness, freshness, and maturity, with the added appeal of a single-vintage Colheita style release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a golden to amber hue, reflecting both age and careful maturation. The nose can unfold with layers of dried apricot, orange peel, honeyed nuts, vanilla, and gentle oxidative complexity, while the palate is likely to feel smooth and rounded, combining sweetness with lively acidity and a long, warming finish.\n\nAs with well-made white Colheita wines, this vintage can continue to hold well over time thanks to its fortified structure and oxidative aging style. Rather than evolving toward primary fruit, it develops greater depth, nuttiness, and nuance with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Quinta Santa Eufemia in the Douro Valley, this White Colheita comes from a region defined by steep schist soils, dramatic terraces, and a warm, sun-drenched climate tempered by the river. While specific details for this bottling are not provided, Colheita-style wines are typically made from selected white grapes, harvested by hand, then vinified and aged in wood to encourage gradual oxidation and complexity before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe slightly chilled, ideally around 10-12°C, to preserve freshness while allowing the aromatics to open. It pairs beautifully with nut tarts, crème brûlée, dried fruit desserts, blue cheese, or simply enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is generally not necessary, though a short period in the glass can help the wine reveal its aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuinta Santa Eufemia is a respected family-owned estate in the Douro, known for producing authentic Ports and Douro wines with a strong sense of tradition and place. The estate has earned recognition for combining classic winemaking values with careful aging and expressive bottlings, making it a noteworthy name among consumers seeking quality from one of Portugal’s most iconic wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta Santa Eufemia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255837249873,"sku":"OS-716709","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/whiteport2009.png?v=1783462053","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/quinta-santa-eufemia-white-colheita-2009-2009","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}