Evel Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork, grilled red meats, medium-hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
First launched in 1913, Evel is one of Portugal's oldest and most iconic wine brands. The name itself is a clever, historical anagram of 'Leve' (meaning light or smooth), chosen to highlight the wine's elegant, easy-drinking, and fresh character in an era when Douro reds were notoriously heavy and rustic. Produced by the historic Real Companhia Velha, Evel Tinto is crafted from traditional Douro grape varieties grown in the cooler, high-altitude vineyards of the Douro Valley, particularly from Quinta do Casal da Granja. This terroir preserves natural acidity and vibrant red fruit aromas. The winemaking process focuses on retaining this bright fruit profile, utilizing a combination of stainless steel fermentation and careful aging in oak vats to add structure and complexity without overpowering the wine's signature smoothness.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1756 by Royal Charter of King José I under the guidance of the Marquis of Pombal, Real Companhia Velha is the oldest and most historic wine enterprise in Portugal. With its storied maturation cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and sprawling estate vineyards across the Douro Valley, the company was central to the creation of the world's first officially demarcated wine region. Managed for decades by the Silva Reis family, the producer balances centuries-old tradition with modern enology across acclaimed estates such as Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta de Cidrô, and Quinta dos Aciprestes. Real Companhia Velha is renowned globally for its distinguished portfolio of classic Port wines—including aged Tawnies, Colheitas, and Vintage Ports—as well as elegant, terroir-driven Douro DOC still wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%