Quinta dos Aciprestes Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Quinta dos Aciprestes is located on the left bank of the Douro River in the Cima Corgo sub-region, stretching across slopes that face the mouth of the Tua River. The estate's name is derived from the historic cypress trees ('aciprestes' in Portuguese) that stand as sentinels along the property, which historically served as vital landmarks for sailors navigating the treacherous waters of the Douro before it was dammed. This terroir is characterized by its pure schist soils and a warm microclimate, which together yield grapes of exceptional maturity and concentration. The Quinta dos Aciprestes Tinto is crafted to highlight this unique environment, utilizing traditional Douro grape varieties to produce a structured, fruit-forward red wine with smooth tannins and a distinct mineral finish.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%