1985 Porta dos Cavaleiros, 1985 Red Wine
Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao
Special Offer | Was £89 | Now 69
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
£69.00
Description
The 1985 Dão Porta dos Cavaleiros is a rare vintage from one of Portugal’s most historic wine regions, offering a perfect blend of nostalgia and refined elegance. With its exceptional ageing potential and rich history, the 1985 vintage is a meaningful and memorable wine gift—whether for a wine enthusiast, a collector, or someone celebrating their own journey of four remarkable decades.
Tasting Notes:
After four decades of maturation, this wine has developed complex aromas of dried fruits, cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice. On the palate, expect a velvety texture with layers of mature dark berries, earthy undertones, and a lingering, harmonious finish. The soft tannins and well-integrated acidity make it a delightful experience for those discovering aged wines for the first time.
Serving & Food Pairing
Best enjoyed after allowing the bottle to stand upright for a few hours and decanting gently to preserve its delicate nuances. Serve slightly below room temperature (16-18°C). This vintage pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, roasted meats, or a quiet moment of reflection.
Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, pronounced tannins and high acidity aged gracefully when kept in perfect condition at the winery for 20-40 years, and are now pristine examples of mature wines with profound finesse and irreplicable complexity.
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Condition
Good condition
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