Grandjo Reserva Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Grandjo's history is deeply tied to the Quinta do Casal da Granja, a historic estate acquired by Real Companhia Velha in the mid-18th century. The name 'Grandjo' itself is a traditional contraction of 'Granja'. While the estate originally gained fame for its sweet white wines, the Grandjo Reserva Tinto represents a modern, dry expression of this historic terroir. Sourced from the cooler, high-altitude vineyards of Alijó in the Douro Superior, the grapes benefit from significant diurnal temperature shifts, preserving freshness and aromatic complexity. This Reserva red is crafted using traditional Douro varieties, aged in oak casks to develop a structured, elegant profile rich in dark berry fruits, subtle spice, and the signature mineral edge of the region's schist soils. It beautifully bridges the gap between the Douro's legendary past and its contemporary still wine revolution.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1756 by Royal Charter of King José I under the guidance of the Marquis of Pombal, Real Companhia Velha is the oldest and most historic wine enterprise in Portugal. With its storied maturation cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and sprawling estate vineyards across the Douro Valley, the company was central to the creation of the world's first officially demarcated wine region. Managed for decades by the Silva Reis family, the producer balances centuries-old tradition with modern enology across acclaimed estates such as Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta de Cidrô, and Quinta dos Aciprestes. Real Companhia Velha is renowned globally for its distinguished portfolio of classic Port wines—including aged Tawnies, Colheitas, and Vintage Ports—as well as elegant, terroir-driven Douro DOC still wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão