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| ‘ANTIQUISSIMA’ AGUARDENTE Vinica Velha Extra, Portugal, with gift box |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
Caves Aliança |
| Gold amber colour. Slightly sweetish, fallen leaf nose with caramel notes that will appeal to Armagnac lovers. Well balanced, rounded, slightly sweet, honeyed, spicy, caramelized plum flavours. |
CSPC |
971424 |
| Type |
Spirit - Brandy |
| Agent |
Mie Age |
| Country |
Portugal |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
*+/**
Caramel |
| LCBO Note |
Status |
A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection! |
| Highly prized among the Portuguese brandies, ‘Antiquissima’ Aguardente Extra, is made from the crisp, neutral grapes also used to produce Vinho Verde. After double distillation, the brandies are put in Portuguese oak tuns (very large cask or vat) and matured for 10 years. The distinctive bottle is molded to fit one’s hand. Tasting note: Copper/amber colour. The expressive aromas recall dried fruits, leather, layers of spice and a hint of toffee. Dry with a superb balance. It is easily an equal to many top flight VSOP Cognacs. (David Churchill, Vintages, Aug. 1999) |
Price |
$ 54.95 |
| Bottle Size |
700 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - October 18, 2003 |
| Cases bought |
36 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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