Andresen Colheita 1991 Special Selection – 31 years aged Tawny Port

Andresen Colheita 1991 is a classic and elegant aged Tawny Port, created in the proud traditions of the Douro. This single harvest port has developed its character through more than three decades of aging in small old oak barrels. The long maturation gives the wine a remarkable depth, silky texture and a complexity that only time can create.

A Colheita is a special type of tawny port, where the wine comes from one specific vintage. The wines are aged for many years in wooden barrels, where slow oxidation develops the classic notes of nuts, caramel, dried fruit and spices. Only high quality wines are selected for Colheita at Andresen, ensuring a port with both finesse and intensity.

Andresen Colheita 1991 has been aged for 31 years in small old oak barrels. During this long maturation, the wine develops its characteristic amber color and complex aromas. After aging, the wine was bottled in 2022, where it emerges mature, harmonious and with an impressive balance between sweetness, freshness and barrel character.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Complex and inviting with aromas of dried fruits, roasted nuts, orange peel and caramel.
• Taste: Soft and rich with nuances of walnuts, toffee, dried figs and lightly spiced cask.
• Finish: Long and elegant with warm notes of nuts, honey and caramelized fruit.

Serving: Serves slightly chilled and is perfect with mature cheeses, nut-based desserts, dark chocolate or as a classic end to a great meal.

The history of the house

Founded in 1845,J.H. Andresen is a traditional port wine house in the Douro. The house is particularly known for its barrel-aged port wines, where patience and long aging are key to quality. In the house’s historic cellars, the wines are aged in small oak barrels where they slowly develop their characteristic complexity and elegant style.

Andresen’s Colheita Ports are among the house’s most sought-after wines and represent the essence of classic Portuguese Port craftsmanship.

• Producer: J.H. Andresen
• Type: Tawny Port – Colheita
• Vintage: 1991
• Bottled: 2022
• Aging: 31 years in small old oak barrels
• Quantity: 50 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%