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Estimate: $400
Bottled 03-2011.
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94+JG
"It is interesting to see that the 1920 Barbeito Malvasia is still a bit youthfully tight on the nose (and probably could have done with a bit more time open?), but with some coaxing, it eventually agrees to offer up scents of desiccated oranges, molasses, ginger, toffee, herb tones and a beautiful base of minerally soil nuances. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, classy and tight, with a rock solid core, snappy acids and outstanding length and grip on the very well-balanced and quite complex finish. This bottle was opened on the day of the tasting, and I have to imagine that a week or two open would have allowed its still rather emphatic structure to relax a bit and allow a bit more generosity on the palate. It is a lovely wine that is clearly vibrant and at its apogee and will last for at least another century. "
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"It is interesting to see that the 1920 Barbeito Malvasia is still a bit youthfully tight on the nose (and probably could have done with a bit more time open?), but with some coaxing, it eventually agrees to offer up scents of desiccated oranges, molasses, ginger, toffee, herb tones and a beautiful base of minerally soil nuances. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, classy and tight, with a rock solid core, snappy acids and outstanding length and grip on the very well-balanced and quite complex finish. This bottle was opened on the day of the tasting, and I have to imagine that a week or two open would have allowed its still rather emphatic structure to relax a bit and allow a bit more generosity on the palate. It is a lovely wine that is clearly vibrant and at its apogee and will last for at least another century. "
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Best known for fortified Port from the Douro Valley, Portugal also produces distinctive dry reds from native grapes such as Touriga Nacional. Its dramatic terraced vineyards and blending traditions give the wines a singular identity.