Evel Branco
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its crisp acidity and vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled white fish, seafood risotto, fresh green salads with goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Evel is one of Portugal's oldest and most iconic wine brands, first registered by Real Companhia Velha in 1913. The name 'Evel' is a clever anagram of the Portuguese word 'leve' (meaning light or smooth), which perfectly captures the wine's elegant, fresh, and highly approachable character. Sourced primarily from the cooler, high-altitude vineyards of the Alijó plateau—such as Quinta do Casal da Granja—this classic Douro white benefits from cool nights that preserve its vibrant acidity and aromatic intensity. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with no oak contact, Evel Branco is crafted to showcase the pure, bright fruit flavors of traditional Douro grape varieties, making it a beloved staple of Portuguese tables for over a century.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1756 by Royal Charter of King José I under the direction of the Marquis of Pombal, Real Companhia Velha is Portugal's oldest wine company, representing over two and a half centuries of uninterrupted Port and Douro wine production. Based in Vila Nova de Gaia with extensive vineyard holdings across the Douro Valley—including prestigious estates like Quinta das Carvalhas and Quinta de Cidro—the company combines deep-seated tradition with modern winemaking techniques. They are globally renowned for their exceptional Port wines, ranging from complex Aged Tawnies to structured Vintages, alongside a highly acclaimed portfolio of still Douro reds and whites that showcase the region's diverse terroir. Official website: https://realcompanhiavelha.pt. Address: Rua Azevedo Magalhães 314, 4430-022 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.