Real Companhia Velha
Royal Oporto 10 Years
| Denomination | Porto DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 20.0% by volume |
| Area | Douro (Portugal) |
| Grape varieties | Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional |
| Aging | It is aged in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and aromatic character. |
| Product name | Royal Oporto 10 Years |
| Perfume | This elegant and smooth Port shows great aromatic character with clear notes of red fruits and herbs. |
| Taste | On the palate, it reveals round red fruit notes and lively acidity, which combined with a balanced sweetness results in a long, lingering finish. |
| Pairings | Blinis, smoked salmon, goat's cheese. |
| Region | Douro |
| Country | Portugal |
Description
A sweet, fortified red, this 10-year-old Port from Real Companhia Velha, from the Douro Valley in Portugal, embodies Portuguese tradition with an alcohol content of 20%. Made with Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional, this Port is aged in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and aromatic character. The nose is elegant and smooth, with a rich aromatic character and distinct notes of red fruits and herbs. On the palate, it reveals rounded notes of red fruits and a lively acidity, which, combined with a balanced sweetness, results in a long, persistent finish.
Awards
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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89/100
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Details
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1756
- Hectares: 557
Since 1960, Real Companhia Velha has been run by the Silva Reis family, who have dedicated their efforts to the production of both Port and Douro wines, focusing on the study and development of the Douro terroir. The Company owns 5 quintas in the Douro valley – Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta de Cidrô, Quinta dos Aciprestes, Quinta do Casal da Granja and Quinta do Síbio – with a total vineyard surface of 557 ha. Read more
| Name | Real Companha Velha Royal Oporto 10 Years |
|---|---|
| Type | Red fortified wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Porto DOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 20.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Vendor | Real Companhia Velha |
| Wine making | The grapes are pressed on a pneumatic press and then vinified without maceration. Fermentation is interrupted by the addition of brandy, as is traditional for Port. |
| Aging | It is aged in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and aromatic character. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |