RCV-DWP - Malvasia Fina, Donzelinho Branco, Viosinho, Gouveio - 19%

The Royal Oporto Extra Dry White is an alternative style of Port: the brandy is only added at the end of the fermentation process, when there are no sugars left. We suggest to be served on the rocks with an orange twist or as a Port Tonic. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature in contact with the skins until the addition of the brandy. The wine then ages in oak vats for a period of 18 months.

Tasting Notes: A White Port that differentiates by its extra dry style, making it a fresh & versatile drink. With a straw-like yellow colour & fruity aromas, this Port can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as a Port Tonic.

Serving Temperature & Matching: Store bottles in a cool place away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 10-12ºC. Once opened it preserves it’s flavours & characteristics for at least 2 months. Keep it in the fridge all the time to keep its freshness. Fabulous as an aperitif or as a Port Tonic with a lemon slice & fresh mint.

RCV-MWP - Malvasia Fina, Donzelinho Branco, Viosinho, Gouveio - 19%

The Royal Oporto Medium Dry White is an alternative style of Port: the brandy is only added at the end of the fermentation process, when there still some sugars left to preserve the mature figs notes.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature in contact with the skins until the addition of the brandy. The wine then ages in oak vats for a period of 18 months.

Tasting Notes: A White Port that is fresh yet with some complex notes of hazelnut & honey making it versatile to drink. With a straw-like yellow colour & ripe fruity & nutty aromas, this Port can be enjoyed as an aperitif or after a meal. Serving

Temperature & Matching : Store bottles in a cool place away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 10-12ºC. Once opened it preserves it’s flavours & characteristics for at least 3 months. Keep it in the fridge to keep its freshness. Enjoy this fresh & aromatic Port as an aperitif or after a meal. Fabulous with a cheese board & honey roasted nuts.

RCV-TP - Traditional Douro varieties in undefined percentages - 19%

Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature & fortified with 77% brandy. Then aged in French oak barriques of 225 litres during 7 years.

Tasting notes: Reddish auburn colour. Complex with simultaneous notes of fresh dried fruits & reds. Elegant with smooth tannins.

Serving Temperature & Matching : Store bottles in a cool, dry place & away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 12ºC. A digestive ‘par excellence’ pairing well, dry fruits, almonds, roasted nuts, dark chocolate & custard desserts.

RCV-RP - Traditional Douro varieties in undefined percentages - 19%

The Royal Oporto Ruby is composed by a blend of differently dated Ports, which are rigorously selected & aged in oak vats, resulting in an average of 2 years.

The Ports selected for the blending of this wine are fermented in contact with skins until its interruption through the addition of brandy. The ageing process is then carried out in oak vats for an average period of two years.

Tasting Notes: Beautiful ruby colour & notes of violet that characterize it for its youth & freshness. Its ripe red fruit aromas stand out, while on the palate shows a notable smoothness & is constantly harmonious. Serving

Temperature & Matching : Store bottles in a cool, dry place & away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 16ºC. Once opened it preserves it’s flavours & characteristics for at least 3 months. Pairing well with a selection of cheeses (don’t forget the Stilton) & desserts as chocolate petit gateaux.

RCV-PINK - Touriga Nacional & Touriga Franca - 19%

An alternative style of Port, where creativity is highly represented in our experimentation & innovation category. Seeking for new consumers & new forms of consumption, we recommend this Port to be served as a mixer. The grapes are crushed on a pneumatic press followed by its vinification with no maceration. The fermentation is the interrupted with the addition of the brandy as is traditional for Port. Its ageing occurs in stainless steel in order to preserve its freshness & aromatic character.

Tasting Notes: This elegant & smooth Port shows great aromatic character with evident notes of red fruit & herbs. On the palate, it reveals round red fruit notes & a lively acidity, which combined with a balanced sweetness results in a long, persistent finish. Serving

Temperature & Matching : Store bottles in a cool, dry place & away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 12ºC. Enjoy this fresh Rosé as an aperitif served plain, or as a Port Tonic. Once opened it preserves it’s flavours & characteristics for at least 3 months. Keep it in the fridge all the time to keep its freshness. Fabulous as a long drink. Try it with a dry sparkling wine or as a long drink with ice, ginger beer & lemon peel.

RCV-10TP - Blend of Traditional Varieties from Old Vines - 20%

The Royal Oporto 10 Years Old Tawny is a blend of Ports from several years, which have been selected to age in oak casks & “balseiros” that, through the ageing, develop the character & the organoleptic characteristics corresponding to the ten years pattern established by the Port & Douro Wine Institute. In this Port category, the experience & inspiration of the master blender is required to foresee the present & future development of the Ports.

Tasting Notes: A tawny colour with shades of gold, showing off a magnificent bouquet of dry fruits & spice within a harmonious, mellow structure. Its vigour is evident, yet very complex, as a result of ageing in oak. Notes of fresher fruit as lemons, clementine finishing with some cinnamon elegance

Serving Temperature & Matching: Store bottles in a cool, dry place & away from direct light. Serve at 16ºC. Enjoy this magnificent 10-year-old Port with a chocolate dessert, foie-gras, roast almonds, or on its own.

RCV-20TP - Blend of Traditional Varieties from Old Vines - 20%

The Royal Oporto 20 Years Tawny is composed by a blend of differently yeared Ports, which are rigorously selected & aged in premium oak casks that make up an average of 20 years. The Ports selected for the blending of the Royal Oporto 20 Years wine are fermented in the traditional “lagares” where the press is done by foot. This allows a strong extraction for power & structure. The ageing process is carried out in oak barrels in the silence our cellars.

Tasting Notes: Presents a typical brick toned amber color, indicative of its long ageing in oak. A very complex wine in which we discover a perfect balance between notes of hazelnuts, dry figs, salt caramel some flowers & oak. On the palate, shows great acidity, portrayed by a lively & long finish.

Serving Temperature & Matching: Store bottles in a cool, dry place & away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 16ºC. Enjoy this glorious 20-year-old Port with crème brulée, soft cheeses or with a cigar.

RCV-40TP - Traditional Old Vine Varieties - 20%

Store bottles in a cool, dry place & away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 16ºC. Enjoy this magnificent 40-year-old Port on its own for a special occasion. Royal Oporto 40 Years is a blend of different Ports, rigorously selected for their quality & aged in the best oak barrels, which make up an average of 40 years. A very old Port, fine & mellow, with immense complexity that Real Companhia Velha defines as “aged to perfection”.

The Ports selected for the blending of the Royal Oporto 40 Years wine are fermented in the traditional “lagares” where the press is done by foot. This allows a strong extraction for power & structure. The ageing process is carried out in oak barrels in the silence our cellars.

Tasting Notes: A very special Porto with great aromatic intensity of vanilla notes, spices & dry fruit. A unique lift up of freshness is very distinctive on this port. Reveals power & a velvety texture with the wine brandy well integrated with the oak & fruit, approaching the palate with intense flavours. Its lively acidity provides a long-lasting finish where flavours of crystallized orange are unveiled with elegance. A unique tribute to Port Wine.

Serving Temperature & Matching: Serve at 16ºC . Enjoy this on its own or if you fancy some sweet why not a moist almond tart.

RCV-LBV17 - Old Vines Field Blend & Touriga Nacional - 20%

LBV’s (on the contrary to Vintage Ports) are bottled between the fourth & sixth year of ageing. This longer ageing period ensures a smoother & rounder palate, making this wine enjoyable for immediate consume. The Royal Oporto LBV is an example of the classic Real Companhia Velha style. The Old Vines of Quinta das Carvalhas contribute with power & structure, while Quinta de Cidrô’s Touriga Nacional unveils the elegant side of this blend.

Tasting Notes: A deep & dark coloured LBV with notes of red fruit & raisins complexed with berries & spice. A very unique layer of smoky leathery made me particularly like this port . Very fine on the palate, with firm & round tannins showing a very solid structure, & finishing off elegantly with great fruit character.

Serving Temperature & Matching: Store bottles in a cool, dry place, away from direct light (16ºC). Serve at 16ºC. This Late Bottled Vintage Port can be enjoyed while young, yet it has potential to age in bottle. An ideal partner for Blue Cheese or milk/dark chocolate desserts & fatty cheeses (Blue) as well as with some game pates. Should be decanted before serving.

RCV-SWP - Malvasia Fina, Donzelinho, Viosinho, and Gouveio - 19%

Winemaking Process: Experience the essence of Portugal's winemaking heritage with Porto Lágrima, a masterpiece from the renowned DOC Douro region. Crafted with a blend of Malvasia Fina, Donzelinho, Viosinho, and Gouveio grapes, this port wine encapsulates the spirit of the world's oldest Demarcated Wine Region. The traditional art of port production is carefully followed, with fermentation initiated in stainless steel vats, followed by a pause through the addition of brandy to preserve natural sugars. This meticulous process results in a luxurious, licorice-textured white Port, aged for three years in oak vats, culminating in a limited production of 6,000 exclusive 750ml bottles.

Tasting Notes: Porto Lágrima presents a radiant golden color, reflecting its rich concentration and texture. The aroma captivates with an intense, harmonious blend of raisin notes and oak nuances, a testament to its meticulous aging. On the palate, this lusciously sweet Port delivers an array of fruit flavors that dance gracefully, culminating in a long-lasting finish that leaves a memorable impression. Each sip of Porto Lágrima embodies the dedication to craftsmanship and the authentic flavors of Portugal's viticultural heritage.

Food Pairing: Savor the extraordinary flavors of Porto Lágrima by serving it slightly chilled at 10°C. This exquisite white Port finds its perfect companions in the world of gastronomy. Elevate your dining experience by pairing it with Foie Gras, a true delicacy, or indulge in the timeless pleasure of crème brûlée. The Port's sweet and luscious character beautifully complements the richness of these dishes, creating an unforgettable harmony of tastes. Discover the art of pairing with Porto Lágrima, where each sip is a celebration of Portugal's winemaking tradition.

Vintage Ports come from one single year, & only in the best years do producers “declare” a vintage. The wines should be matured in the bottle for 10 to 15 years before opening.

The oldest vintage port that Real Companhia Velha have is the 1997 & of course we had to have it! Older vintages were sold fast & this is a style of port that the company never made big quantities of, focusing more on the aged Tawnies & Colheitas (other beloved styles of the Portuguese nation).

Their vintages are sublime with the individual character a vintage should have. We decided to stock some that we considered fantastic but there is always more… We will keep refreshing the years in accordance with stock availability & prices.

Send us an email or call if you want to know more about specific years.

RCV-VINTAGE-1997

Vegan friendly.

Tasting notes: A widely declared vintage producing well-structured wines. Ready to drink now. Slightly rustic, leathery but solid, sinewy tannins & fabulous age. There is a strong similarity in style with 1983’s classic vintage.

RCV-VINTAGE-2003

Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: Ripe, opulent wine. Ready to open now, a beautifully fragrant wine, with fine tannins & great purity of fruit, showing elegance & finesse throughout.

RCV-VINTAGE-2004

Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: A year of success for vintage ports. This well-balanced wine is ready to drink now until 2030. The better the year the better its longevity, this is a perfect example of this!

RCV-VINTAGE-2007

Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: Another of those fabulous years in Douro. Great purity & definition for drinking over the medium to long term. I believe it is drinking very well now, up until 2025.

RCV-VINTAGE-2017

Vegan friendly.

Tasting notes: A magnificent vintage. Rich, intense, powerful, fruit-driven & balanced by unusual freshness & verve.

Colheitas definitely deserve more attention. They are too often underrated & undervalued in the UK but loved in Portugal. I believe that the great Colheita’s are fully equal to the great vintage ports, whose reputation typically overshadows them.

In the port context, a Colheita is simply a tawny with a vintage date, aged in cask to provide a special character to the wine. This process lasts a minimum of 7 years for the younger Colheitas & others with 50 years plus aging for richness & smoothness.

We decided to stock some that we considered fantastic but there is many more… We will keep refreshing the years in accordance with stock availability & prices.

Contact us if you want to know about specific years & to keep updated on the years, as it all can change very quickly with limited availability.

RCV-COLHEITA-1977

Vegan friendly.

Tasting note: When small old barrels combine with mature fruit the result on your tastebuds is sensationally decadent coffee & caramel treat. Long lasting finish you wont forget for 50 years!

RCV-COLHEITA-1980

Vegan friendly.

Tasting note: Matured in small old barrels imparting its flavour to the wine, mingling with notes of mature fruit, figs & walnut. Long lasting finish.

RCV-COLHEITA-2004

Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: When small old barrels combine mature fruit & plums with hints of smoke & nuts. Long lasting finish & fabulous acidity.

RCV-COLHEITA-2011

Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: Old barrels give power & structure to this port. Ripened fruit, raisins & prunes with a long elegant finish. Fabulous acidity.