PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 1980 Vista Alegre Colheita Port 1 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION VALLEGRE - Vinhos do Porto, S.A., is a Portuguese company with a centuries-old tradition that has embraced the continuity of a family business for five generations - shareholders and managers represent the 5th generation of a family of winegrowers from the Douro region. Producer and exporter of Port Wines, DOC Douro and DOC Moscatel do Douro Wines, of high quality and prestige, highlights not only the results of expansion and modernization over the years but also the preservation of ancestral wisdom from the ground up familiar. WINEMAKERS: Fátima Lopes, César Pinacho & Miguel Martins. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles WINE VARIETIES: 23 traditional Douro grape varieties, with a predominance of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão. VINIFICATION Grapes, coming from a single harvest, are harvested manually into small transport boxes and vinified in accordance with the traditional Port Wine method. After partial stalking, the grapes are crushed in stone presses using foot treading. The fermentation of the must takes place under controlled temperature and is interrupted by the addition of brandy. This wine, as it is produced, has great aging potential. Wine aged in oak casks. TASTING NOTES Wine with a pronounced tawny color, with greenish brown nuances. A very intense and complex wine in aroma, with delicate balsamic notes, a honey flavor and a hint of dried fruits, such as walnuts and toasted almonds. Upon entering the mouth, it expresses all its complexity. With great texture and unctuousness, you can feel the flavor of honey and roasted nuts. Its acidity makes it very balanced and fresh. The aftertaste is striking and persistent. SERVING Pleasant accompaniment with dried fruits: almonds, raisins, peaches and apricots. It also goes well with sweet desserts, with eggs or nut pies, coffee and vanilla. It can be perfectly drunk alone, chilled or at the end of a meal. Store in an upright position, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 14ºC and 16ºC. Consume in moderation.