Quinta das Carvalhas Ruby Reserva
€ 14.80
| Producer | Real Companhia Velha |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão |
| Ageing | 4 years in oak casks |
| Alcohol | 19%vol |
| Serving | 14-16°C Keeps for several months once opened |
Quinta das Carvalhas Ruby Reserva: ripe red fruit, berries and cherries.
Tasting note
A lovely ruby, with very fine aromas of ripe red fruit, berries and cherries. Very smooth on the palate, with good structure and a flavourful, fruity finish.
The story
This ruby ages for four years in oak casks.
Quinta das Carvalhas is one of the most emblematic quintas in the Douro, with written records going back to 1759. It covers the whole slope on the left bank of the Douro opposite Pinhão, and part of the bank of the Torto tributary. The vineyards run from the river to the hilltop, mostly north-facing and partly south-facing. Alongside younger plantings, the quinta has nearly century-old field-blend vines with rare native varieties. Manuel da Silva Reis bought the quinta in 1953.
Food pairing
Delicious with sweet desserts, soft or salty cheeses, foie gras, liver pâté and dried fruit.
The producer
Real Companhia Velha is Portugal’s oldest wine company. On 10 September 1756 it was founded by royal charter of King José I as the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro, on the initiative of his prime minister, the Marquis of Pombal. The company played a key role in the demarcation of the Douro, one of the world’s first wine regions.
Since 1960 Real Companhia Velha has been run by the Silva Reis family. The company owns five quintas in the Douro, including Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta de Cidrô and Quinta dos Aciprestes, with 557 ha of vineyards in total.
Critics & Awards
88/100 Wine Spectator | Tasted: Aug 2016
85/100 Wine Enthusiast | Tasted: Jan 2014
3,7/5 Vivino (1.131 ratings)