Forum Prior Do Crato Roque Do Vale Tinto

Description

According to its age, the wines may show time‑worn marks such as dust on the bottles or damage to the labels, common in vintages that have been stored for decades. Garrafeira Nacional stores all wines at the proper temperature and humidity, yet deliberately preserves the visual character inherent to their age. We usually choose brands and regions that perform well in old‑wine tastings. Wine, however, is a living organism that continues to evolve over time—even inside a bottle, its aromas change. Therefore Garrafeira Nacional cannot be held responsible for the quality of these aged wines. We recommend opening the bottle and letting it breathe first to release its natural aromas after so many years closed; avoid decanting, as it may be too aggressive for old wines. (Image purely illustrative)