Real Companhia Velha Series Cornifesto 2018 75cl

Tasting Note

A really interesting wine that unviels a strong and differentiating character. On the nose, shows greenish nuances that combine with fine ripe fruit notes and suggestions of spice, offering complexity. On the palate it is fresh and, yet elegant, with a sense of a balsamic texture, revealing the essence of the Cornifesto through a medium bodied structure and lively acidity. 1096 bottles made.

Producer

Since its foudation on the 10th september 1756 by Royal Charter of D. José I, King of Portugal, under the auspices of his Prime Minister, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquis of Pombal, the importance of this chartered Company was reflected by the valuable services to the community, being the most relevant, the demarcation of the Douro region – the oldest wine appellation in the world.

Since 1960, Real Companhia Velha has been run by the Silva Reis family, who have dedicated their efforts to the production of both Port and Douro wines, focusing on the study and development of the Douro terroir. The Company owns 5 quintas in the Douro valley – Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta de Cidrô, Quinta dos Aciprestes, Quinta do Casal da Granja and Quinta do Síbio – with a total vineyard surface of 557 ha.

_{Country: Portugal | Region: Douro Valley | Alcohol: 13.5% | Grapes: Cornifesto | Vegan | Vegetarian}