Product details
At its optimal point of maturation, a manual harvest was carried out The grapes were crushed and vinified using traditional methods from the 1940 s of the 20 th century This extraordinary White Port wine aged in Port wine casks for over 80 years, until its bottling date The casks were kept under ideal conditions for a long aging, with cool temperatures and minimal light in the cellar The Very Old White Porto Colheita 1940 matured slowly, developing a highly elegant, concentrated, and sublime aroma It has become intensely rich and fresh, with remarkable persistence. A limited edition of 339 bottles.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Since 1940 the Vale D Maria Very Old White Porto has been kept in oak casks, developing complex and elegant flavors and aromas Over these years, the wine has evolved into a darker color, with amber nuances and yellow highlights Opulent on the nose, with citrus notes and a core of honey, showing characteristics of dried and caramelized fruits On the palate, it is balanced, revealing good freshness and harmony It has an exceptionally long and pleasant finish, thus creating a memorable experience that is definitely worth the wait A wine that has aged for over 80 years, passed through several generations, and culminated in a unique and high quality Porto that will remain in your memory.
Store and Serve Advices:
Recommended serving at a temperature of 16 to 18ºC
Food Pairing:
Combines well with flavours of figs, almonds and caramel. It is an excellent complement for a crème brûlée or a plate of wild strawberries. It may also be appreciated on its own, at the end of the meal, with walnuts or dried fruit.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Disclaimer:
The photo shown is a copy of one of the bottles we have available for delivery. Keep in mind that the older the wine, the more likely the bottle will have some external dirt or slightly damaged labels. This does not mean, however, that the wine is not in a condition to be consumed.
The wines from our rarity zone are stored and air-conditioned in the most correct way so that the wine ages correctly in the bottle, but over time, the wine evolves and changes its characteristics.
We recommend that you carefully remove the cork and let the wine air for some time in order to release its natural aromas. Avoid decanting as it can be a very aggressive operation for old wines.
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