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!