2023 | Van Zellers & Co VZ Red | Douro | Portugal

An old-vine Douro field blend from a 14th-generation Port family — 30+ native grapes, deep and smooth.

Van Zellers & Co is the project of Cristiano van Zeller, 14th generation in the Douro wine trade (formerly of Quinta do Noval and Quinta Vale D. Maria). VZ Red is a classic Douro field blend of more than 30 traditional native red varieties from old vines in the Cima Corgo, around the Rio Torto and Pinhão valleys — a smooth, richly fruited expression of Douro tradition.

An old-vine, native-blend Douro red from a legendary family is one of Portugal's great values. 14th-gen Port family, 30+ native grapes, old vines → deep, smooth, spicy → you're drinking authentic Douro.

• Field blend of 30+ traditional Douro red grapes
• Douro DOC — Cima Corgo, Portugal
• Van Zellers & Co — Cristiano van Zeller
• Old vines · Rio Torto & Pinhão valleys

Dark berry, plum and cherry over winter spice, tobacco leaf and licorice with firm tannins and a long finish. Translation: a smooth, rich Douro red — dark fruit with spice, tobacco and a savory depth on firm tannins. Serious, characterful, and a natural with hearty food.

An old-vine native Douro blend from a storied family. Exactly the bottle for charcuterie, roasted meats, or a cool evening.