The 1940 Porto Mirobello is an exceptional port that represents a true piece of history. Aged for decades, this wine reveals rare richness and complexity, with aromas of dried fruits, caramel, spices, and precious wood. This port is ideal for collectors of historic fortified wines, offering deep flavors that evolve with time. Perfect for special occasions or for savoring slowly to appreciate all its nuances.
1940 Porto Mirobello
€416.40
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The 1940 Porto Mirobello is an exceptional port that represents a true piece of history. Aged for decades, this wine reveals rare richness and complexity, with aromas of dried fruits, caramel, spices, and precious wood. This port is ideal for collectors of historic fortified wines, offering deep flavors that evolve with time. Perfect for special occasions or for savoring slowly to appreciate all its nuances.
Wine estate: Domaine Mirobello
Grape varieties: Touriga Francesa
Region: Porto, Portugal
Appellation: Porto
Color: Amber
Format: Bottle 0.75 L
Description
The 1940 Porto Mirobello is an exceptional port wine produced from the Touriga Francesa grape, one of the noble varieties of the Porto vineyards. This fortified wine, crafted in 1940, has benefited from decades of aging in wooden casks, developing remarkable aromatic complexity and unique richness. A port of this caliber, aged over many decades, offers an exceptional intensity and concentration, characteristic of great vintage ports.
Blend
This wine is made from 100% Touriga Francesa, one of the main grape varieties used in the production of high-quality port wines. Touriga Francesa imparts floral aromas, a firm tannic structure, and an exceptional aging potential. After fermentation, the wine is fortified with brandy and aged in wooden casks for several decades, which bestows it with complex aromas of dried fruits, spices, and caramel.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine displays a deep amber hue with mahogany reflections, typical of old ports that have aged in barrels for many years.
Nose: The nose is complex and rich, revealing intense aromas of dried fruits such as walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds, along with notes of caramel, toffee, and figs. Spicy nuances of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper blend with subtle smoky and woody hints, a testament to its long barrel aging. There are also notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather, adding further depth.
Palate: On the palate, the 1940 Porto Mirobello is rich and silky, with an elegant sweetness and perfectly integrated acidity that balances the wine’s richness. Flavors of dried fruits, caramel, figs, and plums linger, accompanied by hints of roasted coffee and vanilla. The texture is velvety, and the finish is long and persistent, marked by notes of sweet spices, cedar wood, and candied fruits. This wine offers an impressive depth and complexity, with a remarkable harmony between sweetness, freshness, and concentration.
Aging potential
The 1940 Porto Mirobello is a wine with extraordinary aging potential. Thanks to its fortified nature and long aging in wooden casks, it can continue to be preserved for many more decades while still improving in the bottle. It is a wine to be savored slowly, offering further evolution over time.
Food pairings
Aged cheeses: Stilton, Roquefort, or other blue and veined cheeses.
Chocolate desserts: Dark chocolate cake, fondant, or truffles.
Dried fruits: Nut tarts, almond-based desserts, or anything featuring dried fruits.
Cigars: Perfect for pairing with a quality cigar at the end of a meal.
Grilled meats: Interesting to try with grilled red meats or game in reduced sauces.
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