Quinta do Corval
Quinta do Corval
| Owner | Silva Reis family |
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Belonging to Real Companhia Velha.
Corval is a small Quinta of 2,5 hectares. It was acquired of Real Compania Velha in 1921. It was completely restructured in 2001.
| Quinta do Corval Vintages: | 1941, 1963, 1977 |
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| House | Quinta do Corval Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1941 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao and pharmacy in the nose. Quite complex and attractive. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature of course. A bit alcoholic and unbalanced but a nice finish. Still very drinkable and attractive. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 23rd December 2006 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Corval Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1963 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Spring flowers and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 14.25 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature indeed very tasty. Balanced and quite elegant with a rather long finish. | Average score | 15.22 |
| Last tasted | 23rd November 2013 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2005 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2013 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Corval Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and hospital in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature. Balanced and elegant with a good and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |