Quinta Vale D. Maria

Vinho Tinto 2012

Portugal
About the Session

Portugal is represented almost entirely by the Douro Valley, with Niepoort leading the offering. A small but powerful offering of Ports round out the catalogue, with beautifully mature 1985’s from Feuerheerd’s and younger offerings from Grahams, Niepoort and Quinta de la Rosa. Finally, a fifteen year old Madeira Malvasia from Henriques & Henriques offers interest for the discerning buyer.


Current Bid

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Lot 229
  • Quinta Vale D. Maria; Vinho Tinto; 2012; 5 (1 x 5); 750ml


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 2 200 - 3 500
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 1 900
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About this Item

Vinho Tinto 2012
5 (1 x 5) 750ml
Property records of Quinta Vale D. Maria date to 1868, though the modern winemaking era began in 1996 when Cristiano van Zeller - former president of Quinta do Noval and a founding member of the Douro Boys collective - acquired the estate with his wife Joana in the Cima Corgo valley of the Rio Torto. Cristiano pioneered the promotion of Douro still wines of terroir distinction, with this Vinho Tinto drawn from old field-blend vineyards of over 60 years planted with 41 indigenous varieties. The 2012 was a warm and concentrated Douro vintage producing wines of considerable depth and velvety texture. Julia Harding MW from JancisRobinson.com gave it 17 out of 20, and Kim Marcus from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 91.

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

“Small, dark wild berries and a touch of dark chocolate. Rich but not heavy. Satisfying and so velvety with depth and length. Like a deep velours sofa.” - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jun 2015)

“Plush and rich-tasting, with a core of powerful dark plum, dried blackberry and black currant flavors. Black olive notes linger with accents of baker's chocolate on the creamy finish.” - Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Jul 2015)

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