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Van Zellers & Co

Douro

A Port and Douro wine company first founded in 1780 by a family that has worked in the Douro since the 17th century. Cristiano van Zeller revived the name in 2007 and now makes Douro reds, whites and Ports under it.

Rated by Wine Spectator

5 wines from its Portugal report (28 Feb 2026 issue), with US release prices and value for money.

WineVintageScorePriceValue
Douro Curriculum Vitae202293$100
Good value (+0.9)
Douro VZ202291$32
Good value (+1.8)
Douro 15 Gerações201791$100
Priced high (−1.1)
Douro White Curriculum Vitae202291$100
Priced high (−1.1)
Douro White VZ202390$32
Good value (+0.8)

Sources: mswalker.com · essential-algarve.com

Wines

Douro Red

Red
Douro DOC Tinto

Dry reds from the same terraces as Port: dense, floral and structured, with a stony freshness from schist soils. Barca Velha, first made in 1952, showed what was possible; since the 1990s Douro reds have become some of Europe’s most admired, especially from old field-blend vineyards.

Critics: up to 97 pts

Douro White

White
Douro DOC Branco

Whites from high-altitude Douro vineyards, where cool nights keep freshness. Often blends of Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Códega, with citrus, stone fruit and a mineral finish.

Critics: up to 90 pts

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