Real Campanhia Velha, Quinta da Carvalhas Tinto, DOC Douro, Portugal, 2021

Producer Profile

Quinta das Carvalhas is one of Real Companhia Velha’s most historic and iconic Douro estates, with written records back to 1759. It’s a flagship property prized for its long heritage and viticultural diversity.

The majority of the quinta’s vineyard surface is oriented towards a northern exposure, while a smaller section, situated on the opposite side of the mountain, benefits from a southern aspect. Most parcels are planted on steep slopes, with only a limited area located on gentler gradients at the hilltop. The estate’s viticultural heritage is defined by near-century-old field-blend vines, where rare indigenous varieties form a valuable reservoir of ampelographic diversity. These venerable vines sit alongside younger plantings of selected varieties, cultivated using a modern, precise viticultural approach.

Viticulture

The Quinta das Carvalhas Tinto is a reflection of the diversity of the terroir by featuring parcels at various locations of the Quinta. Vineyards at the very top of the mountain ensure freshness and elegance, while the ones located at lower altitudes provide structure and power.

Winemaking

For the Quinta das Carvalhas Tinto, fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. The wine then ages in French oak barriques for 12 months, gaining structure and complexity.

Tasting Note

A very fresh wine, with a beautiful ruby colour and aromas of red fruit harmoniously integrated with creamy vanilla notes, demonstrating notable aromatic intensity and complexity. Very balanced and round, resulting in a very pleasant and long lasting finish.

Food matching

Veal, lamb and oily fish work really well.