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Apicivs.
The tireless quest
for the best douro
has to offer.

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Inspired by the world's oldest cookery book, Apicivs illustrates the relentless quest for the best.

1971

PORTO COLHEITA

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY

apicivs 1971

1971

PORTO COLHEITA

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY

THE SILENT MASTERPIECE

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1972

PORTO COLHEITA

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY

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1972

PORTO COLHEITA

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY

THE RESCUED RARITY

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1975

PORTO COLHEITA

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY

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1975

PORTO COLHEITA

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY

THE ULTIMATE RARITY

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An ode to the incomparable singularity of the Douro Demarcated Region.

APICIVS is born from time, defined by rarity, and shaped by mastery.

From the unyielding slopes of the Douro emerges more than Port — it is silence, depth, and character, refined by time and sculpted by APICIVS.

What endures in silence, APICIVS brings into permanence. Each creation is guided not by tradition, but by the quiet precision of our Master Blender — whose touch is as deliberate as the time that preceded it.

What the Douro gives, APICIVS elevates. Through decades of ageing and uncompromising selection, time is shaped into legacy.

APICIVS — beyond time, beyond tradition.

What the Robert Parker Wine Advocate says about APICIVS

Robert Palmer Apicivs
SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY
1971
PORTO COLHEITA

The 1971 Apicivs Colheita Tawny Port is a field blend bottled September 29, 2021, with a long cork after about 50 years in barrel.

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Robert Palmer Apicivs
SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY
1972
PORTO COLHEITA

The 1972 APICIVS Colheita Tawny Port is a field blend that was bottled with a long cork on July 22, 2022, after about 50 years in barrel.

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SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY
1971
PORTO COLHEITA
DRINK DATE
2022 - 2060

What the Robert Parker Wine Advocate says about APICIVS 1971

“The 1971 APICIVS Colheita Tawny Port is a field blend bottled September 29, 2021, with a long cork after about 50 years in barrel. It comes in with 166 grams of residual sugar. Initially closed, indeed, in hibernation not long after bottling, this needed the extra couple of days I gave it to wake up. Then, it was a different beast. Rich, smooth and creamy, this is a succulent Tawny that is a bit sugary, but it also has compensating freshness and complexity. It’s concentrated in terms of unctuous texture but is otherwise quite elegant, even understated. There’s not a lot of energy, but it has gentle harmony. The fruit is certainly mature, but the brightness and the sugary decadence make it seem a lot younger. For those celebrating a birthday and even for those who are just looking for a good drink, this will be a pleasure. This release contains 500 bottles, which is all the producer has left. There will be no more. As of yet, there is no importer, but that may change, and there were plans for export. Check in at https://apicivs.com/ for subsequent updates there. It runs about 553 euros in Portugal.

Note: The brand here is actually “Apicius,” but the label looks like “APICIVS,” with the “u” looking like a “v,” as in olden days. It’s still meant to be “APICIUS” since the “v” is not really a “v”; that’s just a design issue. The company representative says: “The brand in use is APICIUS, but we recently also registered the brand APICIVS….We thought it would be interesting to have the spelling of the brand name in Latin, i.e., a “V” for a ”U,” on the label; the new logo of the brand is actually with a “V”. The landing page is apicivs.com but if you go to apicius.pt you’ll be redirected to the same domain ‘apicivs.com.'”

At this point, it’s a coin flip as to which makes more sense to use in a tasting note, but I’ve stuck with what the producer wants, which is also what is on the label. So, that probably makes the most sense in terms of avoiding consumer confusion.

DPWEA stands for Douro and Port Wine Export Agency, d.b.a. exPort. They started exporting lesser-known Port brands in 2013, then started buying and selling bulk Port wines, ‘but we focus on old and rare Port; we find and buy Port wines and prepare batches, some ready for bottling, some almost finished (just in need of fining), very old Port wines and rare vintages (Colheitas/Single Harvests). This year, we decided we should start bottling and selling some of these Ports under our own brand, which we redirected toward the premium and luxury markets….The 1971 vintage is more than a very rare vintage (harvest); these will be (most probably) the very last bottles of a 1971 Single Harvest Tawny Port to be put in the market.’“

Published in October 2021, Week 2 Issue on RobertParker.com

SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY
1972
PORTO COLHEITA
DRINK DATE
2022 - 2060

What the Robert Parker Wine Advocate says about APICIVS 1972

“The 1972 APICIVS Colheita Tawny Port is a field blend that was bottled with a long cork on July 22, 2022, after about 50 years in barrel. It comes in with 190 grams of residual sugar. This has a little more energy than the 1971, but it opened equally closed. Overnight, it woke up alive and expressive, showing rich fruit and a long, deliciously sweet finish. It has a fair amount of energy, too, and complexity. It is certainly very mature, but it is still fresh enough to be bright and lively. The unctuous texture and serious concentration are its best features, though. It simply coats the palate, leading to that tasty finish. This runs around 550 euros in Portugal.

This release was launched on September 9 with just 500 bottles, which is all that was left. Each will come with a premium package, including an extra bar-top cork, booklet and certificate of authenticity.

This company’s name stands for “Douro and Port Wine Export Agency.” In 2013, they started acquiring and exporting “less-known Port wine brands from producers,” then began buying and selling bulk Port wines. Last year, they added their own brand, releasing the 1971. They have plans for regular 50-year releases.”

Published in September 2022, End of September Issue on RobertParker.com

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