He started saving bottles at 16. Today, at 85, he has a historic collectionPhoto by Daniel Maurício Bertoli on Pexels
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He started saving bottles at 16. Today, at 85, he has a historic collection

TVI Notícias30 August 2026 at 14:17

Joaquim Gonçalves, 85 years old, owns a private wine bottle collection considered historic. The collection began when he was only 16 years old, when he decided to keep the wine bottles that were given to him.

Over almost seven decades, Joaquim accumulated bottles, transforming a simple habit into a collection of invaluable value. The collection reflects decades of wine history and tradition.

Joaquim's advanced age, at 85, and the time elapsed since he started the collection at 16 demonstrate a lifetime's commitment to this passion. The collection represents not just bottles, but a personal historical record.

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