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Rebello Valente Vintage Port, 1912 Vintage Port

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Level base of neck
Recorked by Whitwhams in 1988

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Price:

£1,895.00

1 In Stock

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    • Description

    The 1912 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is an exceptionally rare and historic bottle from one of the Douro’s most celebrated pre–First World War vintages. Produced in a year of near-perfect weather conditions, the 1912 harvest yielded Ports of remarkable depth, balance, and longevity—wines that have earned legendary status among collectors. Rebello Valente, a respected 19th- and early 20th-century Port house, was known for producing structured, long-lived wines, and this century-old example offers a precious opportunity to taste a piece of vinous history from an era when Port production was still entirely traditional.

    In the glass, it displays a deep mahogany core with amber and olive-green highlights at the rim, a visual hallmark of great maturity in Vintage Port. The bouquet is intensely complex, unfolding with aromas of dried fig, date, and sultana alongside notes of molasses, dark chocolate, and roasted walnut. Hints of orange peel, coffee, sweet spice, and a delicate floral lift weave through, while the gentle rancio character speaks to more than a century of slow, graceful evolution in bottle.

    On the palate, the 1912 Rebello Valente is silky, harmonious, and beautifully balanced. Concentrated flavours of prune, treacle, and candied citrus are lifted by a surprisingly vibrant acidity, preserving freshness despite its great age. Savoury undertones of leather, cedar, and tobacco leaf add depth and complexity, while the tannins—once firm—have melted into a velvety smoothness. The finish is extraordinarily long, echoing with sweet fruit, spice, and nutty warmth for minutes after each sip.

    This is a Port to be enjoyed with the utmost reverence. Serve slightly below room temperature in large Port glasses, allowing it to open slowly in the glass rather than through prolonged decanting, to protect its delicate aromatics. Perfect as a meditative after-dinner drink, it also pairs sublimely with blue cheese, roasted nuts, or fine dark chocolate. The 1912 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is far more than a wine—it is a rare and irreplaceable time capsule, offering a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the elegance and craftsmanship of the Douro’s golden age.

    Condition

    Level in neck
    Labelled by Whitwhams
    Recorked by Whitwhams in 1988

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