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Real Companhia Velha (RCV) Oporto Ruby Port

Real Companhia Velha (RCV) Oporto Ruby Port

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Ripe Cherry, Crushed Blackberry, Vibrant Fruit, and Classic Sweetness

Discover the vibrant, fruit-forward charm of the Douro Valley with this classic Ruby Port from Portugal’s historic Real Companhia Velha. Bursting with youthful energy, it offers a generous core of crushed blackberry, ripe cherry, and sweet plum. Full-bodied, rich, and incredibly smooth, it is the perfect everyday fortified wine to pair with dark chocolate desserts or a sharp blue cheese after dinner.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Rich & Fruit-Forward ●●●●●
Sweetness Lusciously Sweet ●●●●●
Tannins Smooth, Youthful & Approachable ●●●●●
Acidity Balanced & Fresh ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Large oak vats) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • The Style: Ruby Port represents the most vibrant, fruit-forward style of fortified wine from the Douro Valley. Unlike Tawny Port, which is aged oxidatively to develop nutty flavors, Ruby is crafted to capture the youthful exuberance and intense primary fruit of the harvest.
  • Historic Legacy: Founded in 1756 by Royal Charter, Real Companhia Velha is Portugal’s oldest wine company, bringing centuries of expertise to this classic, reliable Douro staple.
  • Winemaking: The indigenous grapes undergo intense maceration to extract deep color and robust flavors. Fermentation is then halted early by the addition of neutral grape spirit (aguardente), preserving the natural sugars and bringing the wine to its fortified strength.
  • Elevage: Aged for 2 to 3 years in massive oak vats (balseiros) or stainless steel. This minimal oxidative contact ensures the wine retains its striking, opaque ruby color and its fresh, jammy berry profile upon release.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a deeply concentrated, opaque ruby-red, this vibrant Port opens with an intense and highly inviting bouquet. A generous surge of crushed blackberry, ripe red cherry, and sweet plum leaps from the glass. On the palate, it is full-bodied, luscious, and delightfully warming. The rich, jammy fruit concentration is perfectly supported by smooth, youthful tannins and a balanced freshness, leading to a long, sweet, and highly satisfying finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly chilled at 58-62°F (14-17°C) in a traditional Port glass to keep the rich fruit focused and the alcohol in check.
  • Decanting: Not required. Ruby Port is filtered before bottling and is ready to enjoy immediately. It is a phenomenal pairing for rich chocolate truffles, dark berry tarts, or strong, salty blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton. Once opened, it will remain fresh for several weeks in the refrigerator.

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