Object of the Month

As previously mentioned, stencil masks were molds used to mark the wooden boxes and casks in which wines produced by Real Companhia Velha were transported to various markets. These diverse molds served to identify many details, such as the wine's origin or destination, as well as its type and/or quality. Specifically, the "CADP" marking indicates the wine's origin, identifying the producing company through the CADP brand (Companhia Alto Douro e Porto), which is one of the different designations associated with Real Companhia Velha itself.

The collection of stencil masks, which includes this item, is on display in the sixth section of the permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World. This area is dedicated to the company's commercial expansion, highlighting both its domestic and international reach.