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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2020 to 2027.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2020 | 2017 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast beef
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Rounded tannins suit red meat. -
Grilled lamb
Ripe fruit and spice with lamb. -
Aged cheese
Structure carries cheese.
How to serve Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast beef, Grilled lamb, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Quinta de Cidro is one of Real Companhia Velha's flagship Douro estates for still wine.
- 1756: Company founded by royal charter
Facts
- Producer
- Real Companhia Velha · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged in French oak for around 12 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva
What does Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A modern, ripe Douro red from Royal Oporto's Quinta de Cidro, with dark berry fruit, rounded tannins and a fresh finish.
When should I drink Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva?
Roast beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb and Aged cheese. Rounded tannins suit red meat.
Is Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Reserva?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.
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