Tuke Holdsworth, 1920 Vintage Port
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Bottle size: 75cl
Price:
£895.00
Description
The *1920 Tuke Holdsworth Vintage Port* is an exceptionally rare fortified wine from one of the Douro’s classic early 20th-century vintages, bottled by the historic British Port shipper Tuke Holdsworth. Now over a century old, it represents a remarkable survival from the golden era of traditional Port-making—crafted entirely by hand, foot-trodden in granite lagares, and built to mature gracefully for generations. Bottles of this age and provenance are incredibly scarce, making this a true collector’s treasure.
In the glass, it would likely display a deep tawny-brown core with olive-green highlights at the rim, a signature of great maturity in vintage Port. The bouquet is expected to be profoundly complex, offering layers of dried fig, date, and sultana intertwined with caramelised walnut, molasses, and rich treacle. Subtle undertones of cedarwood, antique leather, cocoa, and warm spice add to its sense of history and depth.
On the palate, the *1920 Tuke Holdsworth* would be velvety and concentrated, with the sweetness fully integrated into a harmonious balance of gentle acidity and mature tertiary flavours. Notes of toffee, roasted nuts, candied citrus peel, and dark chocolate unfurl slowly, while a delicate herbal lift keeps the wine fresh despite its age. The finish is exceptionally long, warming, and nutty—a lingering echo of a wine made for endurance.
Best opened with the utmost care and decanted gently to remove fine sediment, this bottle is a candidate for a once-in-a-lifetime tasting. The *1920 Tuke Holdsworth Vintage Port* is not merely a drink—it is a living fragment of Douro history, offering an unforgettable opportunity to taste a century-old masterpiece.
Condition
Level in neck - id from branded cork visible through glass - rewaxed
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