Producer Profile

Real Companhia Velha is the oldest wine company in Portugal, having recently celebrated 260 years of uninterrupted port production.

Founded in 1756 by the King of Portugal, this company represents some of the finest Quintas in the Douro. Old but not out of touch, they have been able to preserve and honour the traditional winemaking while investing in the future with constant modernisation and experimentation in their vineyards.

Viticulture

At some of best Quintas in the Douro, they have been able to preserve and honour the tradition of winemaking while investing in the future, with constant modernisation and experimentation at their vineyards.

Winemaking

It is aged for around 18 months in stainless steel or concrete vats.

Oak Treatment

No oak treatment

Tasting Note

Pale colour and medium sweetness. Pleasantly fruity bouquet which maintains its pale colour over a long period.

Food Matching

A cool aperitif or sweet dessert wine.