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The 1879 Malvasia wine was from the inheritance of Joao Martins da Silva (1860-1940), a ship owner and founder of the Madeira Navigation Agency, and belonged to army captain Manuel de Faria. Mr de Faria was the grandfather of the current owner and the last producer of Madeira wine from a long line of relatives dating back to the early settlement of the island. The Malvasia 1879 was bottled in 1943.
Hiers Jorge Castro, Malvasia 1879
Lots AA - DD levels: into neck; remains of wax capsules, stenciled bottles. Lot DD six bottles with signs of seepage.
Tasting note: Remarkably well preserved for its age. Brought to MWC by current owner for tasting. In December from a sample bottle send to London for valuation. Fragrant, sweet nose, raisins, leather and honeycake. Refined Napoleon Cognac nose. Concentrated plum aroma, beautiful nose, lively and fresh. At first a slight Velpon (glue) tone, later giving way to a sweet taste of dried fruits, plums and currants. In final slight bitters, Cognac and medium sweet dried fruits. Very good. Last tasted December 2013, EV
Hiers Jorge Castro, Malvasia 1879
Lots AA - DD levels: into neck; remains of wax capsules, stenciled bottles. Lot DD six bottles with signs of seepage.
Tasting note: Remarkably well preserved for its age. Brought to MWC by current owner for tasting. In December from a sample bottle send to London for valuation. Fragrant, sweet nose, raisins, leather and honeycake. Refined Napoleon Cognac nose. Concentrated plum aroma, beautiful nose, lively and fresh. At first a slight Velpon (glue) tone, later giving way to a sweet taste of dried fruits, plums and currants. In final slight bitters, Cognac and medium sweet dried fruits. Very good. Last tasted December 2013, EV