In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Almond tart
    Nuts mirror the cask character.
  • Creme brulee
    Caramel meets nuttiness.
  • Aged cheese
    Dried fruit lifts cheese.

History

Royal Oporto is the long-standing Port brand of Real Companhia Velha.

  1. 1756 — Company founded by royal charter

Facts

Producer
Real Companhia Velha
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Classification
DOC Porto
Oak
Aged on average ten years in seasoned oak casks
ABV
20.0%
Price
EUR 20 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
0 to 3 from release
First vintage
1756

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 88

Tags

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