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  • Country ranking ?

    314
  • Producer ranking ?

    5
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    now to 2040

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A century of reductive glass aging has altered this liquid into an incredibly complex, sensory experience: 

  • Aroma: Expect prominent notes of roasted coffee beans, dark molasses, dried figs, and a distinct rancio (oxidative nuttiness) flavor.
  • Palate: It sits beautifully between a very old Tawny and a Vintage Port. Because 1921 had excellent natural acidity, the wine does not taste cloying or overly syrupy; instead, it is clean, balanced...

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The Story

Real Companhia Vinícola do Norte de Portugal (commonly shortened to "Real Vinícola") was officially founded in 1889. Its creation caused immediate public and commercial confusion with the historic, older royal company founded in 1756. To distinguish them, locals nicknamed the 1756 company "Real Companhia Velha" (The Old Royal Company).

 

While "Vintage Port" is aged in the bottle, a traditional Garrafeira Port undergoes a unique, hybrid ...

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Wine Information

The 1921 Real Companhia Vinícola do Norte Garrafeira is another legendary release from the estate, reflecting a post-World War I era that produced incredibly long-lived, high-acid Port wines.

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Medium beige in color, with strong orange reflections. Malt and honey on the balanced bouquet, with tobacco and milk-chocolate following. Fantastic acidity on the palate, with strong chocolate and honey and hints of tea and tobacco. Long, powerful aftertaste—unbelievably fresh for its age. | 97

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Origin

gaia, Porto

Vintage Quality

Outstanding

Value For Money

Very good

Investment potential

Average

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