{"title":"Silva Reis","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1cju3re\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eSilva Reis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eSilva Reis is a Port house with a strong family name and a clear focus on classic Douro Port. The brand is inextricably linked to Real Companhia Velha, yet it maintains its own identity centered on family history, carefully selected terroirs, and a classic Port style with a strong emphasis on aging. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"delayed-open\" aria-describedby=\"radix-_r_8fu_\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"awvga6\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eWhat is Silva Reis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eSilva Reis is a Port label within Real Companhia Velha that is clearly built around Port. This house is not about a wide range of still wines, but about fortified wines from the Douro with a classic foundation and a recognizable family lineage. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eWhat makes Silva Reis attractive is that the brand relies not only on its name, but on genuine substance. The Silva Reis family has been involved in the Port sector for four generations, and it is precisely this that gives the house more weight than a loose premium label without a background. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rqti5g\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eName, origin and vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThe name Silva Reis comes directly from the family behind the brand. The official source places the beginning of that line with José dos Reis, born in 1895, and particularly emphasizes the role of his son Manuel da Silva Reis, who grew into a large vineyard owner in the Douro Valley. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eManuel da Silva Reis is the key figure in the story of this house. He further expanded the family estate through acquisitions and deeply immersed himself in the terroirs of the Douro, with the aim of identifying the best plots for Port. Thus, Silva Reis became not only a family name, but also a brand consciously built on quality and origin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m7tf8h\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eFamily story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silva Reis has been connected to the Port world for four generations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hyckru\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eImportant name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuel da Silva Reis gave the brand its major impetus in the post-war period. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r9oldy\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eVision:\u003c\/strong\u003e The core lies in great Port from carefully selected Douro plots. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b57xmk\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eRegions and appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eSilva Reis belongs entirely to the Douro, the classic cradle of Port. The brand's style therefore does not begin with a general Portuguese wine identity, but very clearly with the steep, warm, and slate-rich slopes of this historic region. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eThe broader group behind Silva Reis owns five quintas in the Alto Douro Wine Region, totaling 557 hectares of their own vineyards. For Silva Reis itself, the official source specifically names three of these estates as the origin of the grapes: Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta dos Aciprestes, and Quinta de Cidrô. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r62ha6\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eMain region:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Douro forms the entire basis of Silva Reis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tydge0\" data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eImportant quintas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta dos Aciprestes and Quinta de Cidrô play a direct role within Silva Reis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"98nu7j\" data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eLarger estate structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Companhia Velha owns a total of five quintas in the Alto Douro. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"65m7dg\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eTerroir profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Within the official quinta descriptions, river location, warm microclimate and ideal ripening of red Douro varieties are clearly emphasized. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ceyrpc\" data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eGrapes and wine styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003eAt Silva Reis, everything revolves around Port, and this focus makes the house easy to navigate. The official line consists of White Port, Tawny, LBV, and older tawny styles of 10, 20, and 30 years. Thus, Silva Reis primarily showcases the classic breadth of Port, not the breadth of a general winery with all sorts of colors and distinct styles. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"4416\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uzykgd\" data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003eWhite Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Port is clearly at the core of the brand. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uyksbn\" data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4083\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003eTawny:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tawny and aged Tawny of 10, 20, and 30 years form an important part of the Silva Reis identity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gwjw8k\" data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003eLBV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Bottled Vintage also provides the house with a distinctly classic red port style featuring greater depth and aging. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"142sl3e\" data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4416\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4271\"\u003eHouse style:\u003c\/strong\u003e The line remains classic, age-oriented, and clearly built on Douro Port in various expressions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fxxnx\" data-start=\"4418\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003eWhen to choose Silva Reis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4741\"\u003eSilva Reis is a good fit if you are looking for a Port house with a clear family story and a classic Douro foundation. This is a logical choice if you are not just looking for a sweet fortified wine, but a brand that is truly built from Port and terroir. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"5437\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8aco55\" data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4785\"\u003eFor lovers of classic Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silva Reis is interesting if you like White Port, Tawny, LBV, and aged tawny styles. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"608p60\" data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"5097\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4971\"\u003eFor those who value family history:\u003c\/strong\u003e The line from José dos Reis to Manuel da Silva Reis gives the brand much more character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lj1z2c\" data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5274\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5147\"\u003eFor those who want to prioritize Douro origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The connection with several quintas in the Alto Douro gives Silva Reis true regional substance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mtxfs7\" data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5437\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5308\"\u003eFor those who appreciate aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially tawny and older tawny styles make this house attractive if you enjoy Port where barrel aging plays a significant role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silva-reis-tawny-port","title":"Silva Reis Tawny Port","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eSilva Reis Tawny Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eThe Silva Reis Tawny Port is a smooth, rounded port for cheese, dried fruit, and desserts, offering more than just sweetness. The house deliberately chooses a blend selected for its suppleness and mildly aged character, with an average barrel aging of 4 years in large oak barrels. This style directly falls under the tawny category. What is Tawny Port? It's a wood-aged Port that develops a softer texture, nutty tones, and a more reddish-brown color through slow oxidation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eThe origin of this wine lies in the classic Port region of Northern Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b9nu0g\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port can only be made from grapes from the demarcated Douro region in Northern Portugal. This immediately makes it clear for this Silva Reis that you are dealing with a real Port from a strictly protected origin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24bz7s\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eRegional Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Companhia Velha was founded in 1756, making it one of the oldest names in the Port world. This long history aligns well with a style focused on classic aging and a consistent house style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eThe cellar approach here is entirely focused on a soft, mature, and approachable tawny style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"176phhl\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The selected Ports for this blend ferment in autovinifiers with skin contact, after which fermentation is stopped by adding wine alcohol. This preserves natural sweetness and gives the wine its classic Port structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hlwakr\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afterwards, the wine ages in old oak barrels, while the final blend reaches an average aging of 4 years in large oak barrels. This gives the wine more softness, mild oxidative notes, and a rounded mouthfeel. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eThis tawny is made from 4 classic Portuguese grape varieties that together provide depth, fruit, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bp2yae\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eTouriga Franca – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touriga Franca gives the blend suppleness and aromatic richness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mc6ynz\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eTouriga Nacional – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touriga Nacional brings extra intensity and structure to the wine. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ap5cno\" data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eTinta Roriz – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinta Roriz supports the body and the spicy core of the blend. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ovptzt\" data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eTinta Barroca – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinta Barroca provides extra roundness and helps shape the soft character of this tawny. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eDeep tawny in color, with a refined nose of ripe red fruit and oak. On the palate, you taste clear notes of dried fruit, supported by a beautiful balance between sweetness and freshness. The finish is long, soft, and round, with just enough depth to make it very pleasant at the table. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vm6bof\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 °C works best here, as this allows the sweetness, dried fruit, and oak influence to come into beautiful balance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7thh9q\" data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft cheeses, crème brûlée, and dried fruit pair beautifully with this tawny, as it has enough roundness and maturity to complement sweet and creamy accents well. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1puanow\" data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003eMore information about Silva Reis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eSilva Reis is a Port label from Real Companhia Velha, Portugal's oldest wine company. The house was founded in 1756 under royal charter by King José I and has since built a strong reputation in Port and Douro wines. This historical foundation aligns well with a wine like this, where classic Port technique and an accessible style come together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Companhia Velha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106628165711,"sku":"9303","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/SilvaReisTawnyPort.webp?v=1776434037"},{"product_id":"silva-reis-late-bottled-vintage-port","title":"Silva Reis Late Bottled Vintage Port","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"62\"\u003eSilva Reis Late Bottled Vintage Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"62\"\u003eThe Silva Reis Late Bottled Vintage Port 2018 is a powerful, concentrated Port for dark chocolate, strong cheeses and moments when you want depth and softness together in the glass. The difference from a classic Vintage Port lies precisely in the longer barrel aging, which makes the wine rounder and more immediately drinkable as soon as it is released. What is Late Bottled Vintage Port? It is a Port from a single vintage that is bottled later, usually between the 4th and 6th year of aging, so that it gains more suppleness and roundness than a young Vintage Port. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"658\" data-section-id=\"14jexaw\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eThe origin of this LBV is firmly rooted in the Douro, the birthplace of Port. The wine is made from grapes from 3 of the house's own quintas, which immediately gives it a clear regional base. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"931\" data-section-id=\"taddw5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta dos Aciprestes and Quinta de Cidrô, 3 of Real Companhia Velha's 5 quintas in the Alto Douro Wine Region. This gives this LBV a blend of different Douro origins within the same family estate. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1249\" data-section-id=\"1ormnhk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eRegional context:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Douro is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. For Port, this origin is not a detail, but the legal and stylistic basis of the wine. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1509\" data-section-id=\"13sqxg9\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Douro experiences hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters, in a strongly mountainous landscape. This combination helps to produce grapes with a lot of concentration, ripeness and structure, exactly what an LBV needs. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1796\" data-section-id=\"1nispz6\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"1823\"\u003eThe cellar approach here is entirely focused on concentration, softness and a long, rounded style. The longer aging makes this LBV more accessible than a young Vintage Port, without losing its power. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2073\" data-section-id=\"1castxr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation takes place in stone lagares, followed by traditional foot treading. This ensures powerful but softer extraction and gives the wine the necessary concentration for a serious LBV style. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2332\" data-section-id=\"846367\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003eAging \/ Wood aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine then ages for 4 years in oak barrels. This longer barrel aging gives it more roundness, softer tannins and a more immediately drinkable character than Vintage Port, which stays in the barrel for a much shorter period. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2602\" data-section-id=\"9tra1w\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003eThis LBV is not presented as a fixed grape blend, but as a classic Douro field blend from old vines. This suits a Port style in which concentration, depth and terroir are more important than highlighting a single variety. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3141\" data-start=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3141\" data-start=\"2908\" data-section-id=\"1dcaxqj\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2910\"\u003eOld Vines Field Blend – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine comes from old, mixed plantings. Such field blends often provide extra layering, structure and complexity, exactly what you are looking for in a robust LBV. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3174\" data-start=\"3143\" data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3529\" data-start=\"3176\"\u003eDeep and dark in color, with an intense nose of black cherry, cistus, dark chocolate and a discreet hint of wood. On the palate, this LBV is powerful and concentrated, with great fruit depth, grip and a clear, ripe structure. The finish lingers long and gains extra tension from a persistent freshness. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3925\" data-start=\"3531\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3714\" data-start=\"3531\" data-section-id=\"l8v4eg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3533\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 °C works best here, as this beautifully allows the concentration, chocolatey depth and round texture to open up. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3925\" data-start=\"3715\" data-section-id=\"o8z7lb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3731\" data-start=\"3717\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate and strong cheeses pair beautifully with this, as this LBV has enough power, sweetness and structure to handle rich flavors well. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3961\" data-start=\"3927\" data-section-id=\"1puanow\"\u003eMore information about Silva Reis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4422\" data-start=\"3963\"\u003eThe Silva Reis family has been involved in the Port sector for 4 generations. Manuel da Silva Reis, in particular, gave the brand extra weight by expanding the Douro properties in the post-war period and specifically selecting the best plots for Port production. Within Real Companhia Velha, Silva Reis still stands for a classic, terroir-driven Port style with great attention to origin and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Companhia Velha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111927636047,"sku":"9320","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/SilvaReisLateBottledVintagePort.webp?v=1776674044"},{"product_id":"silva-reis-10-years-old-tawny-port","title":"Silva Reis 10 Years Old Tawny Port","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"552\" data-section-id=\"14jexaw\"\u003eSilva Reis 10 Years Old Tawny Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"55\"\u003eSilva Reis 10 Years Old Tawny Port is a soft, matured Port for desserts, cheese, and moments when you are looking for more than just sweetness. The house selects finely aged Ports intended for the 10-year blend, giving the wine significantly more spice, nuttiness, and depth than a young tawny. What is 10 Years Old Tawny Port? It is a wood-aged Tawny Port from multiple vintages, with an official age designation within Port. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"552\" data-section-id=\"14jexaw\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eIts origin lies in the Douro, the classic and legally demarcated cradle of Port. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"703\" data-section-id=\"pxp1j\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port can only come from the Douro, in Northern Portugal. This firmly places this wine in one of Europe's most historic wine regions. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"910\" data-section-id=\"1aql6do\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"912\"\u003eClimate \u0026 Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Douro experiences hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters, in a distinctly mountainous landscape. This helps to produce grapes with great concentration and ripeness, precisely what works well for wood-aged Port. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1189\" data-section-id=\"1nispz6\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eHere, everything revolves around barrel aging and the careful blending of a balanced mix. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1346\" data-section-id=\"15egkf1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eAging \/ Wood Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Tawny is created from a selection of the finest Ports that have been barrel-aged for the 10-year blend. During this wood maturation, the profile shifts from young fruit to softer notes of spices, nuts, licorice, vanilla, and fruit compote. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1687\" data-start=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"9tra1w\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1689\"\u003eThe blend is classic Douro, with old mixed plantings as a base and a clear role for the traditional Port grapes. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1849\" data-section-id=\"1un7xvz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003eVinhas Velhas Field Blend – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old mixed plantings give the wine extra layers and a broader, more complex base. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2020\" data-section-id=\"12ydrb7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003eTouriga Franca – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touriga Franca gives the blend suppleness and aromatic depth. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2151\" data-section-id=\"16icjp6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003eTinta Roriz – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinta Roriz supports the structure and the spicy core of the wine. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2286\" data-section-id=\"1hgjfgz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2288\"\u003eTinta Barroca – Douro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinta Barroca helps shape the soft and rounded character of this tawny. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2439\" data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003eTawny in color with golden reflections. In the aroma and taste, this Port shows ripe fruit, spices, and clear aging notes, in a soft and harmonious structure that remains both fresh and complex. The finish is round, mild, and beautifully developed. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3147\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2943\" data-start=\"2767\" data-section-id=\"z2q2cq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2792\" data-start=\"2769\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 °C works best here, as the wine then fully reveals its ripe fruit, spiciness, and soft texture. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3147\" data-start=\"2944\" data-section-id=\"udcrck\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tarte Tatin and Pudim Abade de Priscos pair beautifully with this, as this tawny has enough softness and maturity for rich, sweet desserts. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3183\" data-start=\"3149\" data-section-id=\"1puanow\"\u003eMore Information about Silva Reis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3626\" data-start=\"3185\"\u003eThe Silva Reis family has been connected to the Port world for 4 generations. Within Real Companhia Velha, Manuel da Silva Reis, in particular, played an important role in expanding the Douro holdings in the post-war period and specifically selecting the best plots for Port. This fits well with a house that still builds on historical precision, knowledge of origin, and long aging today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Companhia Velha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111932780623,"sku":"9313","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/SilvaReis10YearsOldTawnyPort.webp?v=1776675591"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-silva-reis.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}