{"product_id":"van-zellers-co-vinho-tawny-1940-0-75cl","title":"Van Zellers \u0026 Co Tawny Wine 1940, 0.75cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVan Zellers \u0026amp; Co Tawny Port 1940 - Extremely Rare Historic Colheita\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douro, Portugal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tawny Colheita Port Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84+ years in wooden casks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75L\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the 1940 Tawny Colheita:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eTawny Colheita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-harvest Port wine, aged in wooden casks for a minimum of 7 years before bottling. This 1940 represents over \u003cstrong\u003eeight decades of evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a truly \u003cstrong\u003eabsolute and priceless historical rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context 1940:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1940 was a significant year during World War II, a period of great global transformations. This wine captures the essence of that historical moment, patiently ageing over eight decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVan Zellers Tradition - 400 Years:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Van Zeller family, with \u003cstrong\u003e400 years of tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Douro, has preserved this wine since 1940, allowing it to develop a \u003cstrong\u003esublime and absolutely unique complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each bottle is a testament to \u003cstrong\u003e15 generations of knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e and dedication to the art of producing Port Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep \u003cstrong\u003eamber colour with coppery, golden, and mahogany reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Extraordinarily complex and evolved aromas of \u003cstrong\u003enoble dried fruits, dried figs, dates, aged honey, burnt caramel, extremely rare spices, tobacco, leather, noble wood, and unique tertiary notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is silky, opulent, and perfectly balanced, with infinite layers of flavour that reveal themselves progressively. Eternal, majestic, and unforgettable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAromatic Profile:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted noble dried fruits (almond, hazelnut, pecan, chestnut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried figs, dates, and sultana raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged honey and burnt caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely rare spices (Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandied orange peel and bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco, leather, and noble wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso coffee, dark chocolate, and cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla, liquorice, and resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStratospheric and unique complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely rare and intense blue cheeses (vintage Stilton, Roquefort)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium caramel and toffee desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted noble dried fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-origin dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Portuguese conventual sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect as a meditation wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for historical celebrations and special anniversaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-14°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept open for months without losing quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the absolute peak of its evolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 1940 Tawny Colheita of absolute rarity. A historical collector's wine for truly unique and unforgettable occasions!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garrafeira Canhoto ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51068009152850,"sku":null,"price":996.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/4676\/5620\/files\/IMG-6975.png?v=1775657332","url":"https:\/\/www.garrafeiracanhoto.com\/en\/products\/van-zellers-co-vinho-tawny-1940-0-75cl","provider":"Garrafeira Canhoto ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}