Martins De SÁ Port

Tasting Notes Martins White Port

Nose: A perfumed and engaging aroma, dominated by fresh and floral tones.

Palate: Light and delicately sweet. Suggestions of honeyed pear and ripe quince linger over toasted almonds.

Finish: Well balanced, sharp acidity blends maturely with the sweet complexion.

Martins de Sá white port is a light straw colour with a sweetness similar to honey and jelly with white fruit nuances that resembles pear or apple jam. It has a wonderful fruity intensity with a great balance between acidity and sweetness. White Port is best enjoyed slightly chilled and is especially refreshing served with tonic water.

Martins Perfect Serve

White Port & Tonic

50ml Martins de Sá White Port, 50ml Tonic Water, Serve over Ice, garnish with orange twist.... enjoy, White Port & Tonic, 50ml Martins de Sá White Port, 50ml Indian Tonic Water, Ice and Lemon or Orange Twist

Food Pairings...

Pistachio Nuts, Roasted Almonds, Salted Cashew Nuts, Hand Cut Plain Kettle Crisps, Duck Liver Pâté, Green Olives, Smoked Salmon & Mascarpone Canapés, Tuna Tartare, Orange Cake, Peaches and Cream, Lemon or Lime Sorbet

Cheese Pairings...

Drunken Burt, Gloucester, Gruyere, Taleggio, Wigmore, Stilton & Walnut Pâté

 

Tasting Notes Martins Ruby Port

Nose: Rich, sweet and a slight tingle of spice.

Palate: Red fruit burst to life, ripe plum and sweet cherry blends beautifully with sharp raspberry.

Finish: Full bodied with good depth.

Martins de sá Ruby Port is a bright and young drink with delicious fruity flavours reminiscent of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant. It is full bodied and dense. being bottled early in life, it has little exposure to oxygen, thus it is able to retain its fresh youthfulness. Its paired perfectly with cheese, chocolates and desserts... for something special try a Ruby Port Martini, Mixed with cranberry juice and Vodka.

Ruby Port Martini

25ml Martins de Sá Ruby Port ,25ml Vodka, 50ml Cranberry Juice, Stir and Serve in a Martini Glass, Garnish with Fresh, Cranberries

Food Pairings...

Almonds and Dates, Pumpkin Bread and Salted Butter, Presunto/Serrano Ham, Chouriço, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad, Pan Fried Duck Liver Pâté with Spiced Bread, Goats Cheese Gratin with Apple Sauce, Rich Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce, Dark Chocolate Truffles, Salted Caramel Chocolate Profiteroles, Fruit Salad with Bananas and Strawberries

Cheese Pairings...

Stilton, Roquefort, Cheshire Blue, Shropshire Blue, Strong English Cheddar, Red Leicester

 

Tasting Notes Martins Tawny

Nose: Aromas of sweet, red fruit jam and dried fruit linger playfully.

Palate: Smooth, fine wood is joined by hazelnut and vanilla to temper the sweet fruity tones.

Finish: Medium length, with a slightly acidic finish.

Martins de Sá Tawny Port is a dark amber colour with flavours reminding us of plums and fruit jams, with hints of hazelnut and dried fruit, It is well balanced between acidity and sweetness, slightly woody with a good finish. It pairs beautifully with charcuterie, cheese and desserts... due to its youthfulness its perfectly enjoyable on its own, or in a cocktail or spritzer. For a refreshing treat, try martins de Sá Tawny port with ginger ale and a dash of bitters.

Tawny Port & Ginger Ale Spritzer

50ml Martins de Sá Tawny Port

150ml Ginger Ale

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Serve with Ice, Lime and Mint

Food Pairings...

Dried Apricots, Dates and Figs, Almonds and Walnuts, Grilled Peppers, Cured Ham, Melon and Mozzarella Brochettes, Smoked Duck Breast Petiscos/Tapas, Presunto/Serrano Ham, Chouriço, Crème Caramel, Pasteis De Nata, Peacan Nut Pie, Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Cheese Pairings...

Manchego, Parmesan,Serra da Estrela

 

Tasting Notes Martins Rose Port

Nose: Aromatic notes of cherry and honeysuckle playfully blend with sweet citrus.

Palate: Lightly sweet and fruity, it's filled to the brim with refreshing red fruit.

Finish: Good length, that fades on tangy citrus.

Martins de Sá Rosé Port has a delicate raspberry colour and offers refreshing tropical flavours containing hints of ripe strawberries and red fruit. It is well paired with foods such as cheese, desserts, seafood rillettes and terrines. Being delicious and fruity, Martins de Sá Rosé port helps create wonderful cocktails and spritzers, its beautifully served with elderflower liqueur and fizz... or can simply be enjoyed by itself chilled over ice.

Rosé Port & Elderflower Fizz

25ml St-Germaine Elderflower Liqueur

75ml Martins de Sá Rosé Port

50ml Sparkling Wine

Serve in High Glass over Ice,

Food Pairings...

Gourmet Popcorn, Macadamia Nuts, Unsalted Cashew Nuts, Cured Ham and Melon, Tuna Rillettes, Prawn & Salmon Terrine, Cod Fritters, Fruit Salad, Red Berry Tiramisu,Raspberry & Strawberry Cheesecake, White Chocolate, Eton Mess

Cheese Pairings...

Tor Goats Cheese, Pavé Cobble, Capricorn Goat, White Nancy, Harbourne Blue, Cenarth Brie