The June 2019 Auction: Part 3
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1 / 2Lot 374
Estimate: $200
1 Very lightly scuffed capsules, very lightly scuffed, 4 nicked, 5 very lightly torn labels.
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The Valentino Collection: Selections From a Legendary Cellar
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92WS
"This young Port sneaks up on you and then--bam! Aromas of grapes, flowers and minerals pave the way for a slowly building palate that finishes with a burst of ripe, exotic fruit. Full-bodied, yet very tight and held back."
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"This young Port sneaks up on you and then--bam! Aromas of grapes, flowers and minerals pave the way for a slowly building palate that finishes with a burst of ripe, exotic fruit. Full-bodied, yet very tight and held back."
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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.
One of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions, famed for fortified Port and, increasingly, powerful dry reds. Its terraced schist vineyards and native grapes yield wines of concentration and character.
Covers powerful dry reds and fortified Port from native varieties grown on the valley's terraced schist slopes.