Royal Oporto

Royal Oporto is a traditional port house that stands for classic style, a distinctive sweetness, and reliable quality. The name directly refers to the city of Porto and underscores the close connection with the Portuguese port tradition, in which aging, balance, and time are central.

The Royal Oporto House

A royal port house. Impossible to miss, thanks to its name. Royal Oporto is the flagship brand of the Real Companhia Velha winery and has a long history. The port house was founded in 1756 in the Douro region , in the northern half of Portugal . It was none other than King Jose I, King of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, who commissioned the establishment of this port house. The goal was to improve viticulture and care for all the vines in the Douro region. The country's best winemakers were sent out to do this. Now, more than two and a half centuries later, the vision of Royal Oporto remains the same, just as King Jose I once intended.

The house focuses on styles that have a wide range of uses, both as a digestif and with dessert , and that give a clear picture of what Port has to offer as a wine type.

Royal Oporto is appreciated for its consistent style and clear positioning within the port segment.

Origin and region

The grapes for Royal Oporto come from the Douro Valley , the historic heart of Port . This region is known for its steep vineyards, warm summers, and slate-rich soils, which produce concentrated grapes with natural power and ripeness.

The location along the Douro River plays a crucial role in the character and maturation of port wines.

Grapes and style

Royal Oporto works with classic Portuguese grape varieties traditionally used for port, including Touriga Nacional , Touriga Franca , and Tinta Roriz . These grapes combine to provide structure, aromatic depth, and a balanced sweetness.

The style of Royal Oporto is:

• classic and recognizable
• rich and round in structure
• focused on balance between sweetness and freshness
• suitable for different moments

This approach makes the wines accessible, without renouncing their origins.

Vinification and maturation

As is customary with port, fermentation is stopped prematurely by adding wine alcohol. This preserves the natural grape sugars and creates the characteristically sweet, fortified wine.

After fermentation, maturation follows, with a focus on roundness and harmony. Royal Oporto has chosen a style that is smooth and balanced, with clear port characteristics.

When do you drink Royal Oporto?

Royal Oporto is often chosen to finish a dinner, with desserts, or as a quiet evening wine. The style also lends itself well to classic pairings with chocolate, nuts, or blue cheese.

What makes Royal Oporto suitable as an entry-level port?
The combination of accessibility, classic style and recognisable sweetness makes it a logical introduction to port.

Royal Oporto at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Royal Oporto for those seeking classic port with a reliable style. This house offers an accessible entry point into the world of port, without compromising on tradition and provenance.