For The Love Of Port

Although banned when Portugal joined the EU, examples of Madeira’s rare, often very old solera expressions still remain available on the market.

I didn't realize this style was banned when they joined the EU

Andy Velebil wrote:

Although banned when Portugal joined the EU, examples of Madeira’s rare, often very old solera expressions still remain available on the market.

I didn't realize this style was banned when they joined the EU

Just guessing, but it probably has to do with the fact that it is "vintage dated" but the wine in the bottle isn't actually all from that year.

I think I read somewhere that its banned from starting new soleras, they can still add too existing soleras and bottle them at will.

J

Justin A. wrote:I think I read somewhere that its banned from starting new soleras, they can still add too existing soleras and bottle them at will.

J

Actually, it's the opposite situation.

Gary Banker wrote:

Justin A. wrote:I think I read somewhere that its banned from starting new soleras, they can still add too existing soleras and bottle them at will.

J

Actually, it's the opposite situation.

I knew I was close!

NO new Solera can be started. Only the one's already in cask are grandfathered in and can be bottled, IF ... they are already registered with the IVBAM.