Vale D. Maria
Very Old White Porto Colheita 1940
White 1940
Aged for over 80 years
Over 80 years, as the world transformed, a White Porto wine waited silently to be savoured. With great anticipation, the Vale D. Maria Very Old White Porto Colheita 1940 aged, its essence refining over time. When a White Porto wine is first produced, its colouris light, very similar to white wine. However, as it ages, it undergoes an oxidation process due to contact with air through the small pores of the wooden casks in which it is stored. This oxidation process gradually darkens the wine’s colour, transitioning from its initial pale tone to a deeper amber or golden hue. Only 339 bottles were produced, each one numbered. Every detail was meticulously crafted by hand, from bottling to labelling.
Very Old White Porto Colheita 1940
White
Since 1940, the Vale D. Maria Very Old White Port has developed complex and elegant flavors and aromas. On the nose, it is opulent, with citrus notes and a core of honey, displaying characteristics of dried and caramelized fruits. On the palate, it is balanced, revealing good freshness and harmony. The very long and pleasant finish is the perfect conclusion to the prevailing idea that this is a memorable experience worth waiting for.
Very old harvest
Bottled in June 2023, 83 years after its harvest.
339 bottles
Manual bottling and finishing process
5 a 10
years of aging potential after bottling
Very Old White Porto Colheita 1940
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