Series Malvasia Preta
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, grilled pork loin, charcuterie board
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'S ries' collection by Real Companhia Velha represents a fascinating liquid archive of the Douro Valley's viticultural heritage. Designed to rescue and celebrate rare, forgotten, or misunderstood indigenous grape varieties, this line showcases the incredible biodiversity of Portugal's oldest demarcated wine region. Malvasia Preta, historically relegated to field blends for Port production, takes center stage here as a monovarietal still red wine. Cultivated in the rugged, schistous soils of the Douro, this variety is notoriously difficult to grow but yields a remarkably distinctive profile. Unlike the dense, highly concentrated reds typical of the region, the S ries Malvasia Preta is celebrated for its lighter color, elegant structure, vibrant acidity, and highly aromatic, wild-berry character. It offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of Douro winemaking, combining historic preservation with modern, low-intervention vinification.
🍾 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
Malvasia Preta
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%