Evel Reserva Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Evel brand is one of Portugal's most historic and enduring wine labels, first registered by Real Companhia Velha in 1913. Its name is a clever anagram of the Portuguese word 'leve' (meaning light), originally conceived to highlight a style of Douro red that was remarkably elegant, fresh, and easy to drink compared to the heavy, rustic table wines of the era. The Evel Reserva Tinto represents a more structured, premium evolution of this historic philosophy. Sourced from select high-altitude vineyards in the Douro, such as Quinta do Casal da Granja and Quinta de Cidro, the grapes benefit from cooler night temperatures that preserve vital acidity. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious marriage of intense dark forest fruits, subtle oak spice, and velvety tannins, all while maintaining the signature freshness that has defined the brand 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.