Porca de Murca Branco
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
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Grilled sea bass, seafood rice, fresh green salads
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Porca de Murca is one of Portugal's oldest and most celebrated everyday wine brands, first released by Real Companhia Velha in 1928. The name pays homage to a legendary stone monument in the Douro town of Murca—a prehistoric granite statue of a wild boar or sow that, according to local folklore, terrorized the region before being defeated by brave villagers. This fresh, aromatic white wine is sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Douro Valley, where cooler temperatures preserve the natural acidity of traditional Portuguese grape varieties. Fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks to maintain its vibrant fruit profile, it offers a classic, approachable expression of Douro's terroir, characterized by bright citrus notes and a crisp, mineral finish.
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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.