Ratings
90
Identity
| Producer | Real Companhia Velha |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Port |
| Grapes | 20% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, 20% Tinta Barroca, 20% Tinto Cao |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark red with tawny hues |
| Aroma | Aromas of ripe red fruits, nuts, vanilla, dried fruits, caramel, honey, spices, licorice, walnuts, marmalade, and oak. |
| Palate | Complex, rich, velvety texture with balanced sweetness, dry fruit flavors, delicate tannins, caramel notes, and a smooth finish. |
| Finish | Long, elegant finish with lingering notes of dried fruits, vanilla, oak, caramel, and spices. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with soft cheeses, hard aged cheeses, desserts like crème brûlée, nuts, raisins, and chocolate desserts. |
| Aging Potential | 5-8 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 20.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in 550-liter oak barrels called 'pipes' for approximately 10 years, allowing complex maturation and integration of flavors. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation is carried out in granite vats in contact with skins until stopped by the addition of grape spirit (brandy). |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand harvested from selected best vineyard plots and placed in large granite fermentation vats of about 7500 liters capacity. |
Interesting facts
| Royal Oporto is a flagship brand of Real Companhia Velha, the oldest port wine company founded in 1756 by royal charter. The brand is known for its high quality and traditional production methods. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 5601109111151 |