Royal Tawny 20YO
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Crème brûlée, blue cheese, pecan pie
✨ Technical Specifications
Real Companhia Velha's Royal 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a testament to the art of oxidative wood aging in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Sourced from the steep, terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley—where the schist soils and extreme climate forge grapes of immense concentration—this Port is crafted from a selection of traditional grape varieties. Over two decades of slow maturation in seasoned oak casks, the wine sheds its youthful purple hues for a brilliant amber-tawny color. This process develops a complex bouquet of dried apricots, figs, toasted almonds, and warm spices, balanced by a vibrant acidity that keeps the palate fresh. The history of the producer, founded by Royal Charter in 1756, echoes through this classic expression of time and tradition.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
20%