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A rare moment that may never be repeated again in this lifetime.

Van Zellers & Co XIX
The Rare Port Collection

50 YEARS
VERY OLD TAWNY PORT

A BLEND OF MORE THAN 30 DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL DOURO RED GRAPE VARIETIES, FROM OLD VINES AND MORE RECENT SINGLE VARIETY VINEYARDS LOCATED IN THE CIMA CORGO MAINLY IN THE RIO TORTO AND THE PINHÃO VALLEYS.

Van Zellers & Co Vintage
Porto 2020 Ocean Aged

Van Zellers & Co announces an exciting new venture in the Port wine industry, revealing the launch of the Van Zellers & Co 2020 Vintage Port Ocean Aged in partnership with Zouri Shoes.
102
Bottles
Submerged
1 st
DIVE
FRancisca Van Zeller
AGED
AT
10m

At Van Zeller’s and Co we like to think BIG!

It made us wiser, stronger and

better. But that is not what

makes us rare. Our wines do.

We want the Van Zellers's wines to create good memories and to be present in unique moments in life.
We have relaunched Van Zellers & Co
to enhance our way of making wine.
Discover our wines here.

OUR CRAFTED WINES

We want our wines to create good memories and to be present in unique moments in life.
We have relaunched Van Zellers & Co
to enhance our way of making wine.
Discover our wines here.

The Van Zeller family today

We are the 14th and 15th generations of the family. Carers of Douro, experts in winemaking, enthusiasts looking forward to share our legacy with you.

The Douro

The Douro valley is the place our family calls home since 1620. We are passionate about its diversity, tradition, people and natural beauty.

WE BELIEVE
IN TEAMWORK

No other sport best expresses the value of companionship and respect like Rugby. Given that Cristiano is a passionate player since childhood, Van Zellers & Co quickly supported the game that celebrated 100 years of Rugby in Portugal and that brought together friends from all over the country. We were a proud sponsor of one of the teams and have decided to release an exclusive number of polos to help raise funds to support the North of Portugal Rugby Association that supports young players.

JOURNAL

Almond Cookies, or Almendrados, and the Perfect Tawny Port Pairing

ALMENDRADO RECIPE INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Serve these with a glass of our Tawny Port, and enjoy each delicious layer as they unfold in harmony with the wine.

The Circle of Life

We were part of a silent revolution and a come back to the roots – in fact the Douro wine production was for centuries centred in the production of reds – Port was an accident of Nature and one of the first marketing products in the wine world. The market was asking for this naturally […]

At Van Zeller’s and Co we like to think BIG!

Van Zellers Journeys: 

Sea Change

Outside one restaurant, a woman was flinging squid onto the coals with impressive ferocity, scowling into shimmering heat. I pulled up a plastic chair, ordered sardines, which arrived grilled with wedges of lemons, a juicily ripe tomato salad and boiled potatoes swimming in garlic butter. ‘And some wine, senhorinha?’ Yes, what a good idea. The […]

Van Zellers & Co

XIX The Rare Port Collection

Each bottle in this collection tells a story, capturing a moment in history that Van Zellers & Co will never repeat. 

 The collection includes: Crafted by Liberty
 Celebrating the year Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States in 1860 Crafted by Family
 Marking the marriage of Cristiano’s great-great-grandparents in 1870
 […]

"In nature nothing is created, nothing is lost, everything is transformed"
- a good principle for regenerative viticulture.

Francisca Van Zeller What is Regenerative Viticulture? Regenerative viticulture is a sustainable agricultural approach that focuses on continuously improving the soil and promoting biodiversity to create high-quality wines while protecting the environment. Historically, wine farming has been associated with intensive practices that can deplete the soil and harm local ecosystems. Regenerative viticulture seeks to reverse […]

Ben Howkins and the person
behind the wine

Ben Howkins Have you ever wondered what sort of person actually created the wine you have in your glass right now? Was she fragrant and beautiful? Was he robust and giving? Were they husband and wife? The same with Chefs. A lean chef will more likely offer discerning food for serious diners; a rotund chef […]

Thoughts on Old Vines and the joy
of becoming a member of the Old
Vines Conference

So, what is it with Old Vines? As The Old Vine Conference puts it, “old vines are a beacon for talent, innovation, and connection. The bestold vines yield uniquely transcendent wines, incomparably rich in savour, symbolism, and heritage.The genetic material of ancient varieties, often retrieved from forgotten old vineyards, is proving vital inadapting to climate […]

The Drop

On the 7th of December, I drove down to dive the bottles. It was my first dive ever. I first practiced with the oxygen bottle for a few minutes and was ready to go. The cases dropped with a rope to 10 meters deep. I depressurized once and let myself be taken by the weight […]

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