Very Old Tawny
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, crème brûlée, dark chocolate tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Real Companhia Velha's Very Old Tawny represents the pinnacle of the house's blending artistry, drawing from precious, irreplaceable reserves of extremely old Ports resting in the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. This rare liquid is a testament to over two and a half centuries of winemaking heritage, dating back to the company's royal founding in 1756. Over decades of slow, oxidative maturation in seasoned oak casks, the wine undergoes a magical transformation: its deep ruby hues fade into a brilliant amber-tawny with olive-green rims, while the evaporation of water concentrates the sugars, acids, and complex aromatics. The result is an incredibly intense, meditative elixir showing layers of dried figs, toasted walnuts, exotic spices, molasses, and a subtle rancio character, balanced by a vibrant, life-giving acidity that keeps the finish remarkably fresh and eternal.
🍾 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%