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- aussiebloke - 02-18-2005 Hi, My 81 year-old father recently asked me if I wanted a bottle of port that he was given as a gift in 1972. The seal reads as follows: Vinho Do Porto Selo De Garantia DX 741332 The neck label reads as follows: Velha Companhia Majesta~~ca Instituida Por Alvara Regio De 1756 The main label reads as follows: Real Cia Velha Instituida Por Alvara Regio Em 1756 {Logo} Companhia Geral da Agricvltvra das Vinhas do Alto Dovro Vila Nova De Gaia (Oporto) - Portugal Vinho Do Porto 1937 Port (Matured in Wood - Bottled in 1971) O Vino do Porto e um vinho natural sujeito a criar deposito com a idade. Recomenda-se que seja servido com o cuidado indispesavel para nao turvar. Royal Oporto Wine Co. Founded by Royal Charter in 1756 Is this worth drinking? I've read some comments that it wasn't a great port but a relative who also had a bottle said it was good when he drank his several years ago. Thanks in advance. [This message has been edited by aussiebloke (edited 02-18-2005).] - winoweenie - 02-18-2005 Hi Aussiebloke and welcome to the board. Tho I'm not familiar with this producer I'd venture that if this bottle had proper storage it should make for a killer drink. GO FOR IT! WW |