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From the Massandra collection, sold at Sotheby's in 1990 (see http://www.nytimes.com/1990/04/04/garden/wines-from-czar-are-sold-at-auction.html).
The following tasting notes appear at
http://www.forkandbottle.com/tastings/wine/massandra_1107.htm
1940 Massandra Red Port
Grapes: Mourvedre (60-70%) and a mixture of red varieties (30-40%)
Alcohol: 18.5%, Residual Sugar: 7.4%
Very interesting nose of spice and sweet pickled onion. Intense center of savory and sweet pickled vegetables with a great acidity and sweetness underlying. Light, long finish with lightly sugared fruit lingering.
Capsule is not over the cork. It was reported that the wax seals had been damaged before the time of the Sotheby's sale.
Bottle has a Sotheby’s label but the cellophane covering around the bottle is torn.
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