Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Casa Velha – Douro Branco Blend – 2023
Douro DOC – Portugal 🇵🇹

Overview
A vibrant and character-driven Douro white made from 40% Gouveio, 40% Viosinho, and 20% Moscatel Galego Branco. Sourced from the historic Favaios plateau, this blend captures the freshness, floral lift, and mineral grace that define the best Portuguese whites — all while staying completely authentic to its indigenous roots.

Aromas & Flavors
Stone fruits (white peach, apricot), citrus peel, and yellow flowers, supported by a subtle touch of spice and a whisper of honeyed aromatics from the Moscatel component. Fresh, expressive, and pleasantly layered.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with a refreshing backbone of acidity. Textured, lightly creamy, and rounded, finishing with a clean, persistent, almost saline brightness. A hint of oak adds charm without overwhelming.

Food Pairings
Grilled sardines, Portuguese cod dishes (bacalhau), garlic shrimp, Mediterranean salads, or soft cheeses. Excellent with light poultry and herb-driven seafood.

Verdict
A deliciously fresh and subtly complex Douro white that punches above its category. Indigenous varieties shine beautifully here, crisp, aromatic, and genuinely exciting. Vegan-friendly and wonderfully versatile at the table. Cheers! — 7 months ago

eltongeoff

10

Region - Duoro / Variety - Moscatel Galego — 4 years ago

Justin

9.0

Super light, great with food — 5 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.0

It legit smells like peaches. I can’t believe how good this is for moscatel. I expected sweeter. Well balanced. — 7 years ago

Diane Dubansky Haase

9.3

Keep this vino coming! Delicious with our fresh seafood. #portugal #porto — 8 years ago

Michael Duffy

9.1

Moscatel lifts the aromatics, and there’s more depth/density than in your run of the mill pet-Nat. — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

NV | 10 years | — a year ago

Francesca Spedalieri

9.0

Refreshing, not too crisp, contained acidity. Super light body. Easy drinking. — 3 years ago

Brian Reams

9.0

This was dope. What a surprise for muscatel. Dry, lemon, lime, so great. — 5 years ago

Jeff Thompson

10

This was so wonderful! — 6 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

16.5/20 (90/100) Довольно интенсивный, пряный аромат с нотами белых ягод, персиков, цветов. Умеренная кислотность и заметная спиртуозность. Вкус немного отстаёт от аромата. Яркое и непростое вино. — 7 years ago

Luc Troiani

9.1

excellent fusion of white port and sparkling wine — 8 years ago

Jaci Hodges

9.2

Aromatic. Fruity. Oh so good. — 9 years ago

John Stew

9.0

Doce, picante, beber fresco, alcoólico — 2 years ago

rafal federowicz

8.9

i know nothing about portugal wines and grapes but this stuff is excellent!!! complex nose, very fresh crisp. lemon zest, minerals, stone, honey, peach, lime. long finish. very, very nice. — 3 years ago

Victor Farias Monteiro

9.5

Bom. Lembra o espumante moscatel. — 5 years ago

with Lirenna and lirenna

Alberto Cdm

9.0

Incredibile isola di Fogo. 8 anni — 6 years ago

Jon Rhys Evans

9.4

Great wine, surprising find! — 7 years ago

Connie Jackson

9.5

Vinho frisante gaseificado - perfect refreshing beverage alongside a ridiculous sucking pork meal stop in van life — 8 years ago

Rebeca Heidbreder

8.9

Clean, fresh, nice — 10 years ago