Van Zellers & Co Tawny Wine 1935, 75cl

Van Zellers & Co Tawny Port 1935 - Extremely Rare Historical Colheita

Region: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Colheita Port Wine
Vintage: 1935
Ageing: 89+ years in wooden casks
Volume: 0.75L

About the 1935 Tawny Colheita:

A Tawny Colheita is a single-vintage Port Wine, aged in wooden casks for a minimum of 7 years before bottling. This 1935 represents almost nine decades of evolution, making it a truly absolute and invaluable historical rarity.

Historical Context 1935:

1935 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 almost nine decades.

Van Zellers Tradition - 400 Years:

The Van Zeller family, with 400 years of tradition in the Douro, has preserved this wine since 1935, 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 endless layers of flavour that progressively reveal themselves. Eternal, majestic and unforgettable finish.

Aromatic Profile:

• Noble toasted dried fruits (almond, hazelnut, pecan, chestnut)
• Dried figs, dates and sultana raisins
• Aged honey and burnt caramel
• Extremely rare spices (Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom)
• Candied orange peel and bergamot
• Tobacco, leather and noble wood
• Espresso coffee, 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
• Noble toasted dried fruits
• Single-origin dark chocolate
• Traditional conventual 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 1935 Tawny Colheita of absolute rarity. A historical collector's wine for truly unique and unforgettable occasions!