Burmester Vintage 2017 – A Special Class Vintage Port from a Legendary Vintage

Burmester Vintage 2017 is port wine at its very best. A powerful, intense and age-worthy vintage port from the iconic 2017 vintage – a vintage that has already gone down in the history books as one of the most outstanding in recent times. Many experts describe 2017 as an exceptional vintage in the Douro, and this bottling from Burmester shows exactly why.

The 2017 grapes were harvested in optimal conditions in the Douro Valley, where warm days and cool nights created perfect ripeness, concentration and structure. The wine is then aged in barrel until 2019, when it is released as a vintage – bottled early to preserve the intensity of the fruit and the huge ageing potential.

2017 – A World Class Vintage

2017 saw low yields and extreme ripening, resulting in small, concentrated grapes with massive color, tannin and aromatic depth. These are the very elements that characterize the greatest vintage port wines – structure, power and the ability to evolve for decades.

Burmester Vintage 2017 is made for the cellar, but can also be enjoyed young for its explosive fruit and impressive intensity.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep, almost black with a violet edge – youthful and concentrated.

Aroma: Intense and complex with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry and plum. Underlying notes of dark chocolate, licorice, violet and a hint of spice.

Flavor: Full-bodied and powerful with massive fruit concentration, dense tannins and a nicely balanced sweetness. Dark berries, cocoa and a slightly spicy structure dominate.

Finish: Extremely long, deep and structured – a port with impressive ageing potential.

Serving and Storage

Serve at 16-18°C and enjoy with strong cheeses, dark chocolate or as a meditation in the glass. This vintage port can easily develop beautifully for 20-30 years or longer under optimal conditions.

House of Burmester – Tradition since 1750

Burmester has been producing port wine since 1750 and is known for its classic style with a focus on structure, elegance and authenticity. Over the generations, the house has built a reputation for delivering vintage port wines with both power and finesse – wines that respect the traditions of the Douro while expressing the unique character of the vintage.

With Burmester Vintage 2017, the house once again demonstrates its ability to select and refine the best grapes from an exceptional vintage.

• Product: Burmester Vintage 2017
• Type: Vintage Port Wine
• Vintage: 2017
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Ageing: Barrel aged until 2019 – then bottle aged
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%