CR&F X0 Fine & Rare Old Wine Brandy 1 x 0.70L 1 Bottle Portuguese Old Wine Brandy WINEMAKER: José Maria Soares Franco. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 19 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas VINIFICATION With its DNA creased in a tireless obsession for perfection and in the search for the best batches of Portuguese spirits, the desire to create this spirit was born, in the Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region. It was a long process of selection of old lots that involved producers from the region and their enormous capacity to revisit and qualify old lots. In these batches, brandies of various ages were selected, the main batch being over 40 years old. This final blend results from the distillation of various brandies from the region's grape varieties, all kept over time in French oak and carefully selected. A batch reinvented over and over again, with continuous team chapters, which emerge in tasting experiences to reach perfection. Each batch will be different, to achieve a unique and unrivaled product, always respecting the aromatic versatility of this terroir. TASTING NOTES It has an intense golden color with amber reflections, the result of prolonged aging in French and national oak barrels. Its clarity and brightness show the quality of the ageing. The nose reveals great complexity and aromatic depth. Elegant notes of dried fruit stand out, particularly walnuts and toasted almonds, surrounded by nuances of vanilla, caramel and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. There is also a slight iodized and saline touch, reflecting the region's Atlantic influence. The mouthfeel is silky and balanced, with an unctuous and enveloping texture. The taste profile confirms the aromatic notes, with toasted dried fruit, honey and dark chocolate standing out. The well-integrated acidity gives freshness and prolongs the taste, while the notes of noble wood and spices add structure and sophistication. The finish is long, persistent and harmonious, leaving a feeling of warmth and elegance. SERVING Serve at 15ºC, drink at 18ºC. HISTORY The CR&F legacy began in 1895, when Francisco Ribeiro de Carvalho, became an exporter of wines and spirits, at his facilities in Ginjal (Almada/Lisbon). The history of Carvalho, Ribeiro & Ferreira - CR&F, is once again written in Portuguese, by the hands of João Portugal Ramos, who in 2016 operationalized one of the largest transactions in the sector in Portugal. The group's enormous experience in the wine sector, the innovation strategy and the constant improvement of production techniques, provide the CR&F brand with perfect synergies. The priority continues to be bringing people together around a great story, passing on the legacy from generation to generation, and making this story timeless. 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).