Rebello Valente Vintage Port, 1927 Vintage Port
Vintage Port, DOC Douro Level base of neck - unlabelled
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
£1,295.00
Description
The *1927 Rebello Valente Vintage Port* is an extraordinary and historic wine from one of the 20th century’s most legendary Port vintages. The 1927 harvest in the Douro is widely regarded as one of the finest ever recorded, producing wines of exceptional structure, concentration, and longevity. Crafted by the esteemed Rebello Valente house, this bottle has been preserved in remarkable condition, with a level at the base of neck, suggesting careful cellaring over nearly a century. Unlabelled but unmistakably distinguished, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire and enjoy a true piece of fortified wine history.
In the glass, it would likely present a deep amber-tawny core with a green-gold rim, a visual hallmark of great maturity in Vintage Port. The bouquet is intensely aromatic and endlessly layered, with notes of dried fig, medjool date, and sultana intertwined with caramelised walnut, molasses, and cocoa. Secondary and tertiary nuances of cedar, leather, tobacco leaf, and warm spice reflect decades of slow, graceful evolution.
On the palate, the *1927 Rebello Valente* would offer a sublime balance of sweetness, acidity, and silky texture. Flavours of toffee, roasted hazelnut, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate mingle seamlessly, supported by a subtle savoury undertone that adds depth and intrigue. The finish is extraordinarily long, lingering with dried fruit, spice, and a touch of coffee bean for minutes after each sip.
This is far more than a bottle of Port—it is a tangible connection to a golden age of winemaking in the Douro. The *1927 Rebello Valente Vintage Port* is ideal for marking a once-in-a-lifetime celebration or as the crown jewel of a fine wine collection, offering a rare chance to taste the elegance, power, and history of one of Portugal’s greatest vintages.
Condition
Identification from branded cork
Vintage visible through glass