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JS MADEIRA'S
These bottles were discovered by OP Brothers in São Vicente. They had original wax seals and corks but were in very poor condition; The bottles were completely covered with dirt and sand. The contents of some bottles had no wine characteristics due to the loss of alcohol, they were refused. All bottles were carefully cleaned and opened. The Madeira was placed in demijohns while the original bottles were cleaned and newly stencilled where necessary. Then the wine was rebottled, recorked and rewaxed. From these bottles we were able to taste a number of wines, our notes are added to the specific lots.
Who J.S. was that made these wines remains uncertain. The stencilling is quite unique in its design and paint. This ink was also used by João Carlos d`Aguiar from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. They appear to be extremely rare and possibly are from Dr. João Vicente da Silva who was from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, born around 1803. For about 40 years he was in the service of the City Hall. By his death in 1895 his nephew inherited a collection of old Madeira wines stored in six cellars in the area of Ribeiro Real.
We were unable to receive comfirmation that the J.S. Madeiras in fact were from João Vicente da Silva. Our research continues. Meanwhile we are pleased to offer these historic and very unique bottles.
J.S. Terrantez 1800
Recorked by OP in 2015. Three part moulded stencilled bottle. New wax capsule. Level: into-neck
1 bottle per lot
These bottles were discovered by OP Brothers in São Vicente. They had original wax seals and corks but were in very poor condition; The bottles were completely covered with dirt and sand. The contents of some bottles had no wine characteristics due to the loss of alcohol, they were refused. All bottles were carefully cleaned and opened. The Madeira was placed in demijohns while the original bottles were cleaned and newly stencilled where necessary. Then the wine was rebottled, recorked and rewaxed. From these bottles we were able to taste a number of wines, our notes are added to the specific lots.
Who J.S. was that made these wines remains uncertain. The stencilling is quite unique in its design and paint. This ink was also used by João Carlos d`Aguiar from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. They appear to be extremely rare and possibly are from Dr. João Vicente da Silva who was from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, born around 1803. For about 40 years he was in the service of the City Hall. By his death in 1895 his nephew inherited a collection of old Madeira wines stored in six cellars in the area of Ribeiro Real.
We were unable to receive comfirmation that the J.S. Madeiras in fact were from João Vicente da Silva. Our research continues. Meanwhile we are pleased to offer these historic and very unique bottles.
J.S. Terrantez 1800
Recorked by OP in 2015. Three part moulded stencilled bottle. New wax capsule. Level: into-neck
1 bottle per lot