Andresen 40 Years White Port – Exclusive Very Old White Port from Douro

Andresen 40 Year Old White Port is an impressive and rare port that represents the essence of long barrel aging and Portuguese craftsmanship. This Very Old White Port has matured in wooden barrels for four decades, where time has slowly developed a wine with deep complexity, intense aroma and an almost endless finish.

In the glass, the wine has a beautiful golden amber color that reveals its long life in the barrel. The long aging gives a unique style where concentration, elegance and freshness go hand in hand. It’s a Port created for the big moments – perfect for collectors, Port lovers and those who want a wine experience beyond the ordinary.

The long maturation in wooden barrels creates a wine with great aromatic depth, where oxidation and barrel influence develop layers of nuts, honey, dried fruit and exotic spices. The result is a Very Old White Port with an impressive balance of sweetness, freshness and complexity.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Intense and complex with notes of exotic wood, rancio, orange peel, flowers, honey and a hint of passion fruit liqueur.
• Taste: Rich and concentrated with caramel, ripe fruit, nuts and slightly salty minerality.
• Finish: Long, elegant and complex with a slight dryness that lends freshness and a remarkably persistent aftertaste.

Serving: Serves slightly chilled and is perfect as a meditation wine, with ripe cheeses, nut-based desserts or simply to enjoy on its own.

The history of the house

Founded in 1845,J.H. Andresen is today one of the most respected port wine houses in the Douro. The house is particularly known for its old barrel-aged port wines and has built up an impressive collection of aged wines in their cellars over the generations.

Andresen has always focused on quality over quantity, and their Ports are known for their elegance, complexity and long ageing potential. Their Very Old Tawny and White Ports are among the most coveted in the world and represent decades of patience and traditional Portuguese craftsmanship.

• Producer: J.H. Andresen
• Type: White Port
• Age: 40 years
• Maturation: Aged in wooden barrels
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Quantity: 50 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%