Fine White
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As a non-vintage White Port designed for freshness, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of release. Once opened, it retains its character for up to a month when kept chilled.
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Salted almonds and green olives, light fruit-based tarts, or mixed with tonic water and mint as a refreshing aperitif.
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Osborne Fine White Port represents a harmonious blend of Spanish wine-making heritage and Portuguese terroir. Established in 1772 by Thomas Osborne Mann, the house of Osborne has long been celebrated for its iconic bull silhouette and exceptional fortified wines. This Fine White Port is crafted from traditional Douro grape varieties, including Malvasia Fina, Codega, and Rabigato, grown on the steep, schistous slopes of the Douro Valley. The wine undergoes a brief maceration before fermentation is halted by the addition of high-quality grape spirit, preserving its natural sweetness. It is then aged in oak casks in the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, resulting in a golden-hued, aromatic fortified wine brimming with notes of honey, stone fruits, and a touch of wood aging. It beautifully captures the historic tradition of white Port as both a versatile mixer and a delightful standalone aperitif.
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Founded in 1772 by English merchant Thomas Osborne Mann in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain, Grupo Osborne is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine and spirits houses in the Iberian Peninsula. While deeply rooted in the Sherry Triangle of Andalusia, Spain, the house also boasts a historic legacy in Portugal's Douro Valley and Vila Nova de Gaia, crafting exceptional Port wines alongside their legendary Sherries. Osborne's production philosophy centers on meticulous aging, utilizing the traditional dynamic solera system for their Sherries in Spain and classic lodge maturation for their Ports in Portugal. Their highly acclaimed portfolio ranges from rare, decades-old Sherries like the Venerable Pedro Ximénez 30YO and Bailén Oloroso to elegant, structured Ports including aged Tawnies, Late Bottled Vintages, and classic Rubies.