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). Cálem 30 Years Old Port 1 x 0.75L Cálem 20 Years Old Port 1 x 0.75L 2 Bottles DESCRIPTION Some of his contemporaries may have mistaken António Alves Cálem for an incurable adventurer, but it was entrepreneurship that fuelled his passion. When he founded Porto Cálem in 1859, he set his sights on crossing the Atlantic and exporting to Brazil. This at a time when Port was typically shipped to the British Isles and other European markets. Beaten paths were not for Cálem. Once he eventually set route to Brazil, his first transactions were done in exotic woods. Again, this could have easily been misjudged as a bold decision when, in fact, it was a pondered risk that forwarded a very successful business relationship. By 1965, Porto Calém’s reputation for fearlessness and grit had made its way around the world along its ships and crews. It was time for the image of the company to reflect that. Hence the iconic caravel being loaded with casks of Port was born, gracing every Calém bottle since. The vision of a great man tends to inspire those around him, and so did the dream of António Alves Calém — for every generation of the family to come. Also in 1965, António Alves Calém Júnior picks up the mantle and officially becomes his father’s business partner and successor to be. The generations that followed worked tirelessly to ensure worldwide recognition. In doing so, the brand amassed numerous awards for elegance, character, and quality in its wines. A century and a half into its journey, Porto Cálem truly represents the world of wine its founder envisioned. When you offer Porto Cálem, you toast to the tradition of excellence. WINEMAKER: Carlos Alves. WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Sousão. VINIFICATION Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A wine of high quality, made by blending wines of different harvests to achieve the array of sensory qualities that are typical of these aged tawny Port wines. These wines have each matured in oak casks for varied periods of time, with the average age of all the wines in the blend defining the age on the label. The resulting blend expresses the characteristics given by the ageing in wood. Cálem 30 Years Old Port 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 96 Points, Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 94 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition 93 Points, International Wine Challenge 17.5 Points, Jancis Robinson TASTING NOTES Golden colour, with greenish hues. Magnificently aromatic nose, remarkably elegant, with notes of wood, spice and dried fruit. A perfect example of the style of Cálem, this 30 Year Old Tawny is a great wine with extraordinary structure. Smooth and silky in the mouth, it reveals remarkable character and length. SERVING Served slightly chilled, it is the ideal choice for starters such as strong cheese and pâté. Its velvety texture and unique aromas go remarkably well with main dishes that include dried fruit. Irresistible with a starter of foie-gras with aubergine and walnuts. A great choice for an endless array of desserts, such as toffee brownies, chocolate and pistachio pavé, or crostini of walnuts with Chèvre. Or simply enjoy it with a cigar. Best served at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. Cálem 20 Years Old Port 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95-97 Points, Decanter Magazine 95 Points, Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 94 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards 92 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition 90 Points, Robert Parker 90 Points, Tom Cannavan 18 Points, Jancis Robinson 18 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas TASTING NOTES Brown colour, with green hues. Concentrated and voluptuous nose, with dominant aromas of wood, notes of honey and delicate hints of spice. On the mouth, it shows excellent structure, with firm and polished tannins. Smooth texture, enticing sweetness and a long, spicy finish. SERVING Served slightly chilled, it is the ideal choice for starters such as strong cheese and pâté. Its velvety texture and unique aromas go remarkably well with main dishes that include dried fruit. Irresistible with a starter of foie gras with aubergine and walnuts. Best served at a temperature between 14 and 16°C.