Van Zellers & Co Tawny Wine 1934, 0.75cl

Van Zellers & Co Tawny Port 1934 - Extremely Rare Historic Colheita

Region: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Colheita Port Wine
Harvest Year: 1934
Ageing: 90+ years in wooden casks
Volume: 0.75L

About the 1934 Tawny Colheita:

A Tawny Colheita is a single-harvest Port wine, aged in wooden casks for a minimum of 7 years before bottling. This 1934 represents nine decades of evolution, making it a truly absolute and invaluable historical rarity. It is the oldest wine available in the Van Zellers collection.

Historical Context 1934:

1934 was a significant year in world history, a period between the two great wars. This wine captures the essence of that historical moment, patiently ageing over nine full decades.

Van Zellers Tradition - 400 Years:

The Van Zeller family, with 400 years of tradition in the Douro, has preserved this wine since 1934, allowing it to develop a sublime and absolutely unique complexity. Each bottle is a testament to 15 generations of knowledge and dedication to the art of producing Port Wine.

Tasting Notes:

Deep amber colour with coppery, golden, and mahogany reflections. Extraordinarily complex and evolved aromas of noble dried fruits, dried figs, dates, aged honey, burnt caramel, extremely rare spices, tobacco, leather, noble wood, and unique tertiary notes. On the palate it is silky, opulent, and perfectly balanced, with infinite layers of flavour that reveal themselves progressively. Eternal, majestic, and unforgettable finish.

Aromatic Profile:

• Toasted noble dried fruits (almond, hazelnut, pecan, chestnut)
• Dried figs, dates, and sultanas
• Aged honey and burnt caramel
• Extremely rare spices (Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom)
• Candied orange peel and bergamot
• Tobacco, leather, and noble wood
• Espresso, dark chocolate, and cocoa
• Vanilla, liquorice, and resin
• Stratospheric and unique complexity

Pairings:

• Extremely rare and intense blue cheeses (vintage Stilton, Roquefort)
• Premium caramel and toffee desserts
• Toasted noble dried fruits
• Single-origin dark chocolate
• Traditional convent sweets
• Perfect as a meditation wine
• Ideal for historical celebrations and special anniversaries

Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
Storage: Can be kept open for months without losing quality
Potential: At the absolute peak of its evolution

A 1934 Tawny Colheita of absolute rarity - the oldest in the Van Zellers collection. A historical collector's wine for truly unique and unforgettable occasions!