# Casa Velha 2020 (2020)

- **Producer:** Adega Cooperativa de Favaios
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional
- **Region:** Douro, Portugal
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €4
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black cherry, red cherry, black plum, butter, cream

## About this wine

The Casa Velha 2020 is a red wine from the Douro region of Portugal, produced by Adega Cooperativa de Favaios. It is crafted from a blend of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional grapes. Adega Cooperativa de Favaios, established in 1952, is known for combining modern winemaking techniques with traditional practices. The Douro Valley, the wine's origin, is Portugal's oldest demarcated wine region, recognized for its dramatic schist slopes and suitability for red grape cultivation. The Casa Velha range is designed as a dependable option for everyday enjoyment, expanding the cooperative's portfolio beyond its well-known Moscatel de Favaios. The 2020 vintage benefited from warm conditions, contributing to the wine's balanced structure. This wine is noted for its balance and elegant tannins, offering good value from the region.

## Interesting facts

- Awarded Wine Silver at the IWSC 2022.
- Made from a blend of three key Douro red grapes.
- Produced by a cooperative founded in 1952.
- Vegan-friendly wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced tannins complement the protein in dishes like grilled lamb and pork, while its fruit notes can stand up to richer sauces. The acidity helps cut through fattier elements, and the wine's structure harmonizes with tomato-based sauces and roasted vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Casa Velha 2020 is produced by fermenting its blend of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional grapes in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to soften the wine's profile. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a short aging period in old oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located on the schist slopes of the Douro Valley, at elevations ranging from 300 to 450 meters.