Porto Blanc Cachucha Réserve

1830’s and his entire adult life in Portugal was devoted to Douro and Porto Wine. In addition to contributing to the growth of Porto wine's international trade links, Forrester was the first to chart the Douro River and Valley, an accomplishment that earned him recognition from and entry into various European Geography and Art societies. Over the years, Offley has invested in the production of their wines, installed and replanted landmark vineyards, built and maintained their fantastic cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and expanded the brand's distribution. Sogrape Vinhos merged with Forrester & Cª., Holder of Offley, thereby strengthening its leadership in the domestic Porto Wine market and positioning itself as one of the largest exporters in the sector on the international market. Respecting Offley's values and experience, Sogrape Vinhos has managed to boost the success of its wines by appealing to a variety of market segments, particularly young consumers.

Offley Porto Cachucha White Reserve is made in accordance with Porto´s traditional method. The hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing. Fermentation then follows, with skin maceration in order to extract the best components. The addition of grape alcohol sets the balance between the wine's body and bouquet, and its ideal moment is set by the oenology team after strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities, a factor which varies according to vine variety, maturation stage and final sweetness required. The wine remains in the Douro after the vintage and is taken to V.N.Gaia in the following Spring, after having undergone transfers and corrections. In the centuries-old Offley lodges the wines mature in oak wood casks, under Porto's traditional system. Throughout the years the wines are carefully transferred, tasted and analysed and the final blend is prepared always keeping Offley Porto Cachucha White Reserve´s unique characteristics. In order that Offley Porto

Offley Porto Cachucha White Reserve has a beautiful golden yellow hue and a very intense bouquet, dominated by a noble oxidation throughout years of ageing in wood. Salient in this bouquet are notes of bitter orange marmalade, floral ones, exotic wood and nuts. The long maturation in wood made the wine more complex, increasing its richness and nobility. In the mouth, it has a fine balance between acidity and sweetness and it is full-bodied and has good structure, with a long, lingering and delicate finish.

Offley Porto Cachucha White Reserve is ideally served chilled as an elegant aperitif and goes very well with rich hors d´oeuvres, patés and foie-gras. Offley Porto Cachucha White Reserve is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Serve between. Serve between 10ºC-12ºC. Once open, it should be consumed within 8 weeks.