PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 1974 Real Companhia Velha Royal Oporto Colheita Tawny 1 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION Real Companhia Velha is the oldest wine company in Portugal, having celebrated 265 years of existence and uninterrupted activity. 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. The Series wines represent our passion for innovation and experimentation in the search for new and interesting wines. This effort reflects the backstage work developed by our winemaking and viticulture team, through a selection of more than 30 different indiginous grape varietals (some close to extinction) plnated at our estates in the last 20 years. Thus, the grand objective is to search for a new style of Douro wine through the most distinct varieties and test it amongst our consumers. WINEMAKER: Jorge Moreira. WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines. VINIFICATION Real Companhia Velha Colheita Ports are the result of the selection of the best grapes from the respective harvests, which for a minimum period of 7 years are aged in old oak barrels in the silence of our cellars. TASTING NOTES In an alternative style to Vintage, Colheitas are harmonious in aroma, balanced in flavor and persistent in the mouth. This Port thus ends a whole story that reflects the commitment and dedication that Real Companhia Velha invests in the production of wines that remain in our memory. SERVING It goes well with rich desserts, such as Abade de Priscos pudding. It can also be drunk as a digestive or with a cigar. Store in an upright position, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. Consume in moderation.