Van Zellers & Co Tawny Wine 1940, 0.75cl

Van Zellers & Co Tawny Port 1940 - Extremely Rare Historic Colheita Region: Douro, Portugal Type: Tawny Colheita Port Wine Harvest Year: 1940 Ageing: 84+ years in wooden casks Volume: 0.75L About the 1940 Tawny Colheita: A Tawny Colheita is a single-harvest Port wine, aged in wooden casks for a minimum of 7 years before bottling. This 1940 represents over eight decades of evolution, making it a truly absolute and priceless historical rarity. Historical Context 1940: 1940 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. Van Zellers Tradition - 400 Years: The Van Zeller family, with 400 years of tradition in the Douro, has preserved this wine since 1940, 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 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
Toasted noble dried fruits
Single-origin dark chocolate
Traditional Portuguese 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 1940 Tawny Colheita of absolute rarity. A historical collector's wine for truly unique and unforgettable occasions!

• Produtor: Van Zellers & Co.
• Tipo: Vinho do Porto
• Referência: GC-000522

Temperatura de serviço: 12–16 ºC.

Conservação: guardar em local fresco, escuro e com temperatura estável, de preferência na posição horizontal quando a garrafa tem rolha de cortiça.