Vale Dona Maria Very Old Tawny Colheita Porto 1969

At Quinta Vale D. Maria Port Wines, winemaking is done in a traditional way, with foot treading in granite presses. All Port Wines are produced with the same care and dedication, in order to create wines of the highest quality. We thus maintain the same philosophy for our Port Wines as for the remaining wines: granting a unique character. Since the beginning of the project at Quinta Vale D. Maria, we have produced Vintage, LBV and Reserve Port Wines, all from a single harvest. 

The selection of vineyards was made based on knowledge of Port Wine production over several generations. Each of the plots, planted with several indigenous grape varieties and mostly exposed to the South, has ages ranging between 25 and 60 years old. These vineyards allow us to create Port Wines with complexity, depth, aroma and structure, which represent a time and a place.

Test results: Over the years, this wine has concentrated nuances of mahogany and amber, with yellow reflections. Opulent on the nose, with a core of honey and caramel butter, fragrances of dried peaches and plums, as well as an aura of mint and eucalyptus. This wine is sweet and molasses, presenting several fruits in a well-balanced set. The wine is clear and lingers on the palate, marking the end of a very pleasant beginning.