For The Love Of Port

I recently bought this 1960s “Particular Medalhas” by Real Vinicola because it looked cool. I probably overpaid, but it’s a learning experience.

What should I be expecting when I open it? Assuming it’s still good…cork was depressed and seeping when it arrived.

Medalhas translate to medals. I don’t see a year on it so taking a guess it’s a non-vintage.

Villar d Allen, if the same, was the old owner of Quinta do Noval but that predates this bottle by a large margin. And I don’t think they had anything to do with RCV. So that part stumps me.

I would guess, and it’s only a guess, that it may be some type of non-vintage Ruby. Perhaps a basic or “reserve” type level of Port. Probably drinkable but don’t expect greatness.

The bottle/label/capsule appears to be from around the 1950’s to early 1960’s.

Other than that, can’t help you. Sorry.

I agree with Andy. I found a better picture on the internet, and I don't see anything on the label to indicate that it is a wood-aged Port. Ergo, it's bottle aged.

It also doesn't say that it is Vintage or LBV or even Reserve. So it seems that it is most likely a basic Ruby Port.

There are a couple of listings that can be found with prices in the 33-35 EUR range, which sounds about right for an older bottle of Ruby Port.

So, if this is all true, I wouldn't expect too much when you open it. It will probably be pleasant, but light and depending on exactly when it was bottled it may be pretty tired. I found references to these from the 1960s all the way to 2020.

The bottle to me looks late 60's. Please follow up with a picture of the port in the glass and a general review.

Good luck

Thanks for the advice. I probably will open it in a few weeks and report back.