Royal Oporto (Real Companhia Velha)
Carvalhas Douro Branco
Douro, Portugal
Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of quince and white pepper. Medium full palate confirms the nose adding an earthy mineral (at once) note all supported by firm (medium plus) acidity. White rose(!) on the lengthy, palate continuing finish. This 50/50 blend of Gouvelo and Voisinho makes an excellent upper entrée into Portuguese whites; a category most have yet to explore. It's a great pair for roasted fowl or pork and of course most Iberian fare. Drink now through 2026.
Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of quince and white pepper. Medium full palate confirms the nose adding an earthy mineral (at once) note all supported by firm (medium plus) acidity. White rose(!) on the lengthy, palate continuing finish. This 50/50 blend of Gouvelo and Voisinho makes an excellent upper entrée into Portuguese whites; a category most have yet to explore. It's a great pair for roasted fowl or pork and of course most Iberian fare. Drink now through 2026.
Nov 21st, 2023
A bit burnt on the nose, like burnt toast. Good and creamy structure, some vanilla notes. Nice tropical flavors as well.
A bit burnt on the nose, like burnt toast. Good and creamy structure, some vanilla notes. Nice tropical flavors as well.
Oct 29th, 2022Bright yellow gold. Nose of yellow apple and white flowers. Medium full palate is led by crisp yellow apple and quince layered with white flowers and fresh straw. Firm, almost stony acidity from entry to finish, is belied by the deep color. Firm white flesh fish, roasted or fried poultry, salad greens with apples, and a wide range of “classic” white wine foods will shine with this one, but it’s still friendly enough to be a sipper (but who pays this much for a sipper?). Drink now through 2025.
Bright yellow gold. Nose of yellow apple and white flowers. Medium full palate is led by crisp yellow apple and quince layered with white flowers and fresh straw. Firm, almost stony acidity from entry to finish, is belied by the deep color. Firm white flesh fish, roasted or fried poultry, salad greens with apples, and a wide range of “classic” white wine foods will shine with this one, but it’s still friendly enough to be a sipper (but who pays this much for a sipper?). Drink now through 2025.
Aug 7th, 2019Excellent with a steak! Little hot. Little spicy. Loved it!
Excellent with a steak! Little hot. Little spicy. Loved it!
Feb 15th, 2015
