Quinta de Cidro Cabernet Sauvignon Touriga Nacional
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Quinta de Cidro, located in the high-altitude plateau of São João da Pesqueira in the Douro Superior, has long been Real Companhia Velha's pioneering estate for international grape varieties. Acquired in 1972, this historic property sits at an elevation of nearly 600 meters, where cooler temperatures and clay-rich soils diverge from the Douro's typical hot, schistous slopes. This unique microclimate proved ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, which finds a structured, elegant expression here. When blended with Touriga Nacional, Portugal's flagship red grape, the result is a fascinating dialogue between international structure and local character. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides firm tannins, cassis notes, and leafy complexity, while the Touriga Nacional infuses the blend with intense floral aromas of violets, dark berry fruit, and a velvety texture. Aged in French oak, this wine showcases the innovative spirit of Portugal's oldest wine company, marrying centuries of tradition with bold viticultural experimentation.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%