Quinta dos Aciprestes Grande Reserva Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Quinta dos Aciprestes, located on the left bank of the Douro River near the mouth of the Tua River, is one of Real Companhia Velha's most prized estates. The property takes its name from the historic cypress trees ('ciprestes') that dot its landscape. This Grande Reserva represents the pinnacle of the estate's production, sourced from select parcels of vines planted on steep, schistose slopes. Benefiting from a warm microclimate and excellent sun exposure, the grapes develop intense concentration. The wine is crafted using traditional maceration and aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a deeply structured, robust red characterized by dark berry fruits, complex spice, and elegant mineral undertones.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%