Van Zellers & Company
Van Zellers & Co. founded as a Port Wine company in the early 18th century, with the Van Zeller family tree showing relations to Port wine merchants dating as far back as the 1600’s. With nearly 400 years of experience and 15 generations, the Van Zellers have acquired deep knowledge that enables them to craft some of the world’s most exceptional Ports and wines. Nearing the celebration of 400 years in the Port trade, Van Zellers & Co has been relaunched with a new image, philosophy, and range of wines.
The Van Zeller family dedicates themselves each day to the meticulous hand-craftsmanship from planting the vines to fortifying wines in aging oak casks. Respect for the Douro’s heritage, diversity, expression, tradition, and people is the driving force behind what these storied winemakers do.
For the Van Zellers, Port can be expressed in three different categories – wines that have been crafted by hand, by time, or by nature. These three factors are mainly responsible for the creation of such diversity in the different styles, flavors, textures, and complexity behind our Port wine. It’s through craftsmanship, knowledge, time, and the magic behind nature that the family transforms their Port wine into something unique.
A wine with notable freshness and fine citrus aromas. Well-integrated oak does not overpower the natural acidity, minerality and fruity notes.
A wine with deep violet, dark red and purple hues with a high concentration of aromas of mature dark red fruit, black cherries and plums. Aging in new oak casks concentrates the bold tannins and helps to smooth the wine’s power, resulting in an elegant wine with great balance, finesse and a long, fruity finish.
A fresh & vibrant wine with an intense golden straw color and a high concentration of floral & fruity aromas. This elegant wine is well-balanced with impressive acidity.
An elegant, complex & structured wine with aromas of dark fruits & wild berries. On the palate, this wine is full and crisp, exuding fruit and spice.
A Port that has been carefully aged in old wooden casks between two and three years before being bottled. On the palate, this Port has creamy, delicate sweet flavors of honey. This port is ideal as an aperitif or mixed into a long drink, and always served slightly chilled.
A young and fruity Port that has been carefully aged in old wooden casks before being bottled. Aromas and flavors of intense dark and red fruits shine through in this intense Port.
A blend of old Ports with an average age of 10 years and aged in old wooden casks. Aged in very old wooden casks, this exquisite Port is bottled on-demand, allowing it to continue to age and become more complex through its natural evolution with time. With complex notes of dry fruits and wild berries, this Port offers hints of orange peel and creamy toffee.
A blend of old Ports with an average of 20 years. Aged in very old wooden casks, this exquisite Port is bottled on-demand, allowing it to continue to age and become more complex through its natural evolution with time. This Port is spicy and nutty, with orange flower aromas, figgy ripeness and a silky, honey finish.
A blend of old Ports with an average age of 30 years. Aged in very old wooden casks, this exquisite Port is bottled on-demand, allowing it to continue to age and become more complex through its natural evolution with time. With exotic layers of honeyed fruit, spices, dry apricots and nuts, this Port is lush, silky and seductive.
A blend of old Ports with an average age of more than 40 years. Aged in very old wooden casks, this exquisite Port is bottled on-demand, allowing it to continue to age and become more complex through its natural evolution with time. Rich and voluptuous, this port exhibits powerful aromas and flavors including delicate fruits, raisins, toasted toffee, chocolate, and a touch of spice.
Very deep ruby in color with aromas of dark cherries, cassis, raspberries and cedar spice. This well-balanced Late Bottled Vintage Port is very elegant and smooth with a very long fruity finish.
On the nose, fruits abound with elderberry, strawberry and raspberry with a touch of floral notes. This Port is structured, chewy and flavorful. A classic vintage Port that will age beautifully in the bottle for more than 50 years.
