BURMESTER, PORTO CAP JOCKEY CLUB PORTO SPARE IN GIFT TUBE

Domain
The family name 'Burmester' comes from the German word „Burgmeester“ (Mayor) - as the family came from the small town of Moelln in Northern Germany. In 1730, Henry Burmester and John Nash established a grain trading business in London under the name Burmester & Nash. In 1750 the company moved to Vila Nova de Gaia and started shipping Port to the British Isles and the rest of Europe. The company was very active in London. The commercial and financial activities of the Burmester family were highly valued in London. For example, the most famous street in the Wimbledon district is 'Burmester Road'.

Soil
Sandstone, alternating with granite in some places.

Exhibition
The vineyards are planted on slopes up to an altitude of 600 m.

Harvest
The grapes are picked by hand at the right time and then destemmed.

Vinification
Jockey Club Reserve is a Tawny of at least 7 years old. This is made by carefully selecting and blending ports that mature in oak barrels for a number of years, at least 7. It is a tribute to the spirit and passion for sport.

Delicious
The ideal accompaniment to nuts, dried fruits and soft cheeses.