Rei Manuel
| Owner | Real Companhia Velha |
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Rei Manuel is bottled by Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro, better known as Real Companhia Velha or Royal Oporto.
| Rei Manuel Vintages: | 1982, 1985 |
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| House | Rei Manuel Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1982 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cacao, milk chocolate, some herbs, spiciness and old grocery shop in the nose | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Have still some quite attractive tannins but will not improve. Balance and very attractive and tasty with a lovely and rather impressive and quite long finish. Lovely port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 27th March 2022 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rei Manuel Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature light yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Butterscotch, herbs and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced but with some old quite nice acidity. Butterscotch and burned sugar in taste. Quite enjoyable with an acceptable and quite nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |