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Real Companhia Velha (RCV) Carvalhas 20 Years Old Tawny

Real Companhia Velha (RCV) Carvalhas 20 Years Old Tawny

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Rich Caramel, Dried Stone Fruit, Cedar, and Expansive Elegance

Step up to the pinnacle of aged Port with this 20-Year-Old Tawny from Real Companhia Velha's historic Quinta das Carvalhas. Two decades of careful barrel aging have transformed this luminous wine into a rich, expansive masterpiece. Bursting with decadent caramel, cooked red fruit, and dried stone fruit, it delivers an exuberant, endlessly long finish. A truly luxurious, contemplative experience for the discerning dessert wine lover.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Big & Expansive ●●●●●
Sweetness Lusciously Sweet ●●●●●
Tannins Fully Resolved & Velvety ●●●●●
Acidity Balanced, Integrated & Elevating ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Oxidative (20 years in seasoned pipes) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

James Suckling 94 pts
  • 94 Points - James Suckling: Medium-deep mahogany color. This shows dried apricots, hints of cedar and a touch of toffee. Explosive and energetic on the palate, it has lots of caramel character and intense and racy acidity derived from aging. Mostly 20 years old but with a small component of 15-year-old and 25- to 50-year-old wines. Drink now.

Highlights

  • The Style: A masterfully blended 20-Year-Old Tawny Port. At two decades of age, the wine achieves a profound transition, trading the primary fruit of its youth for deep, complex notes of caramel, roasted nuts, and dried fruit.
  • Terroir: Sourced exclusively from Quinta das Carvalhas, Real Companhia Velha's crown jewel. The estate’s steep, schist-driven terraces and venerable old vines yield base wines of exceptional concentration and structural longevity.
  • Elevage: Aged for an average of 20 years in traditional seasoned oak pipes (550-liter barrels). This extended period of slow oxidation is responsible for the wine's luminous color and its sophisticated, cedary bouquet.
  • Profile: Renowned for its sheer volume. While many aged Tawnies become delicate, this 20-Year-Old remains remarkably "big and expansive," offering an incredibly opulent, mouth-filling experience.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a luminous, deep amber-tawny with copper and olive-green highlights at the rim, this masterful 20-year-old Port opens with a highly expressive, developed bouquet. Decadent aromas of rich caramel and cooked red fruit are beautifully complexed by nuances of dried stone fruit, roasted walnut, and a sophisticated touch of cedar. On the palate, it is magnificently big and expansive. The luscious sweetness is perfectly carried by a seamless, velvety texture, building toward an exuberant, remarkably long finish that echoes with mature oak and dried apricot.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly chilled at 54-57°F (12-14°C) in a traditional Port glass to keep the alcohol in balance and lift the intricate dried fruit aromatics.
  • Decanting: Not required, as Tawny Port is filtered prior to bottling. It is a brilliant pairing for caramelized nut tarts, crème brûlée, aged Gouda, or simply savored on its own with a fine cigar. Once opened, it will remain fresh for several weeks in the refrigerator.

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