Port wines
Van Zellers - 30 Years Old
Tawny Port The nose is powerful, quite aromatic and offers a fine concentration as well as a very fine freshness (in the background). It reveals notes of candied orange, candied strawberry and small notes of candied blackberry, date associated with touches of Cuben pepper, violet, pâtisseries, nutmeg, caramelization as well as a very dsicreet hint of orange flower, cigar and spices/clove (in the background). The wine takes time to reveal. The palate is fruity, juicy, wellbalanced, fine , beautifully elegant, melodious, complex and offers a good definition, tension, gourmandize, precision, a fine unctuosity, a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of cristallized mandarin, candied raspberry and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with small touches of fleshy cherry, caramelization, toasted, cedarwood as well as discreet hints of orange flowers, date, vanilla and a very discreet hint of chocolate (in the background). A very beautiful Porto! There are very discreet hints of hazelnut, fresh walnut, caramelized almond as well as an imperceptible hint of flowers, honey on the finish/persistence. Beautiful persistence.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Quinta do Vallado - 30 Years Old
Tawny Porto The nose is elegant, fne and offers a fine intensity, a fine freshness as well as a fine concentration (full of finesse). It reveals notes of zante currants, orangette and small notes of cristallized kumquat associated with fine touches of pâtisseries, fig, candied strawberry, hints of white flowers, spices as well as a very discreet hint of cardamom and Timut pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a good definition, finesse, tension, delicacy, roundness, a small juiciness, a fine acidulous frame as well as a good structure. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of cristallized lemon, candied kumquat and small notes of candied mandarin associated with small touches of Kirsch cherry, candied strawberry as well as fine hints of fig, caramelization/pâtisseries, very discreet hints of toasted, toasted almond and an imperceptible hint of tea (in the background). Good length.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Martha’s - 30 Years Old
Tawny Port The nose offers a small power as well as a fine freshness (in the background). It reveals notes of cristallized mandarin, citrus zests and small notes of kumquat associated with small touches of liquorice stick, caramelization, toasted as well as hints of chocolate and a fine hint of cigar. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a small tension, fat, a small richness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of strawberry jam, candied orange and small notes of lemon/cristallized kumquat associated with small touches of date, dry apricot, hints of caramelization, chocolate as well as discreet hints of crushed almond/toasted hazelnut, crème brûlée and very discreet honey hints (in the background). Good length and persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Réccua - 40 anos
Porto The nose is aromatic, powerful and offers a small richness as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of dried zest, potpourri and small notes of zante currants associated with fine touches of cigar boxe, dried grape as well as discreet hints of lemon zests, Timut pepper, spices and a very discreet hint of lemon tree flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers finesse, tension, dynamism, a fine acidulous frame, fat, richness as well as a good guideline. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of cristallized lemon, acidulous clementine and small notes of dry apricot, kumquat associated with touches of fig, praline/pâtisseries, almond, hazelnut, discreet hints of candied quince, toasted as well as very discreet hints of chocolate and tobacco. Good length.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
40 YEARS OLD TAWNY PORT
Butler Tawny Nephew Port - 40 Years Old The orange nose flowers is elegant, and small fine, delicate notes of and candied offers power. citrus It associated reveals notes with of discreet dates, touches well as very of candied discreet strawberry, hints of sweet violet blond flowers, tobacco. dried The raspberries, palate is fruity, pâtisseries elegant, as precise dynamism and / offers peps, a a beautiful beautiful definition, texture, concentration a beautiful tension, as well a beautiful as an acidulous finesse, frame. On lemon, the palate orange this zest wine and expresses praline associated notes of with crystallized touches mandarin, of date, Zante crystallized currants, dried apricot, candied raspberry as well as fine / discreet hints of dried
fruit Score and sandalwood : 18/20 (96/100) / cedar. Good length.
S. Leonardo - 40 anos
Tawny Port The nose is fine and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of rancio, caramelized orange and small notes of dried zests associated with fine touches of dried strawberry, hints of praline, almond, cedarwood, sweet tobacco as well as an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, minerality, suavity, gourmandize, a very fine freshness as well as a beautiful definition. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of caramelized orange, rancio, dried strawberry and small notes of dried plum associated with fine touches of citrus zests, praline, chocolate, candied raspberry as well as fine hints of cedar, flowers, nutmeg, almond and spices. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of dark chocolate/cocoa bean and coffee on the persistence. Fine power ont he aftertaste. A beautiful Porto!
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Vasques de Carvalho - 40 Years Old
Tawny Port The nose is beautifully elegant, complex and offers power as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of dried citrus zests, rose/violet flowers, zante currants and small notes of almond associated with touches of chocolate, caramelization, cardamom as well as hints of tea, nutmeg/leather and spices. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a very beautiful precision, a beautiful gourmandize, a beautiful acidulous frame, a small unctuosity as well as delicacy. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of caramelization, ripe plum, candied raspberry and small notes of candied citrus (orange, lemon) associated with fine touches of toasted, chocolate, almond, nutmeg and violet. Gourmandize on the finish. There are hints of fresh walnut and almond on the finish/persistence. There are discreet hints of tobacco and a fine power on the persistence.
Score : 18.75+/20 (98/100)
Dalva - 40 Years Old
Tawny Port The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a fine richness, precision, a very fine straightness, power as well as generosity. It reveals notes of caramelized orange, citrus zest (orange, mandarin) and small notes of cedar associated with touches of znte Corinthe, flowers, prune, dried raspberry as well as ine hints of mild tobacco, fresh leather, a ery discreet hint of clove and a very discret hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, gourmand, well-balanced and offers a fine juiciness, a beautiful/fine acidulous frame, preision as well as power. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of candied orange, dried citrus zests and small notes of crushed zante currants associated with fine hints of dried apricot, plum as well as fine hints of cedarwood, honey, almond and dried fruit on the finish/persistence. Good length. There is a hint of chocolate and caramelization/ pâtisseries on the persistence. A beautiful wine!
Score : 18.25/20 (96-97/100)