Don Pavral
Don Pavral - Real Companhia Vinícola do Norte de Portugal, SA.
Don Pavral is a brand of Real Vinicola.
| Don Pavral Vintages: | 1978, 1980, 1982, 1985 |
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| House | Don Pavral Real Vinicola | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, some herbs and fudge in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature with some old acidity but still quite balanced and elegant. Maybe a little tired but easy to drink and with a taste of cream candy and toffee. The finish has a hint of volatile acidity but is quite acceptable and nice. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th July 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Don Pavral Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1982 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Vanilla, toffee, some fudge, roasted coffee beans, French plums and raisin in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but still with some very soft tannins and will probably be better. Balanced and quite elegant with vanilla, toffee, dried fruit and French plums in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy this port with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 25th May 2019 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Don Pavral Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge and candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Hardly medium body. Mature and peaking. Seem a little tired but with some old quite nice and round acidity. Quite balanced with toffee and candy in taste. The finish is quite good and enjoyable. Drink up. Will absolutely not be better. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| 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 |