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). Quinta do Vallado 40 Years Old Tawny Port 1 x 0.50L DESCRIPTION Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley. It is located on the banks of the Corgo River, a tributary of the Douro River, right next to its mouth and close to the town of Peso da Régua. It belonged to the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira and remains to this day in the hands of her descendants. Acquired in 1818 by António Bernardo Ferreira (uncle and father-in-law to Dona Antónia), Quinta do Vallado’s main activity was the production of port wine, which was sold by the family’s port house – Casa Ferreira. This occured until 1987, when Casa Ferreira was sold. During this period, Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, great-grandson of Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, followed by his son Jorge Cabral Ferreira, were at the helm of Quinta do Vallado's management. After the sale of Casa Ferreira, new challenges arose, and in 1993, under the direction of Guilherme Álvares Ribeiro and his wife Maria Antónia Ferreira, the company decided to expand the business into the production, bottling and marketing of own-label wines. The new vineyards were planted using a single variety on each plot, breaking with the old tradition of mixing different varieties in the same plot. Today, Quinta do Vallado has 10 hectares of old vineyards planted between the 1920s and 1950s, including Vinha da Granja, in 1929, and Vinha da Coroa, in 1958. The remaining 55 hectares were planted in the 1990s. In Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Quinta do Vallado acquired Quinta do Orgal where, since 2009, 35 hectares of organically farmed vineyards have been planted. WINEMAKERS: Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Robert Parker 95 Points, Wine Spectator 94 Points, Wine & Spirits 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast 18 Points, Jancis Robinson WINE VARIETIES: Blend of several grape varieties, from Old Vines: Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, among others. VINIFICATION Blend of different wines averaging 40 years of age. Aged in very old 600 litre oak casks. TASTING NOTES Very intense and complex aroma, combining tobacco notes and dried fruits. Very concentrated with excellent structure. Notes of fruitcake, fig and toated dry fruits. Very long finish. SERVING Ideal to accompany cheeses, red meat and game dishes. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC to 18ºC. Consume in moderation.