Porca de Murca Reserva Branco
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Baked codfish, grilled sea bass, creamy chicken dishes
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The story of Porca de Murça is deeply intertwined with Portuguese folklore, taking its name from a prehistoric granite statue of a wild boar that stands in the town square of Murça, symbolizing a legendary beast that once terrorized local farmers. Established by Real Companhia Velha in 1928, Porca de Murça has grown into one of Portugal's most iconic and enduring wine brands. The Reserva Branco represents a more sophisticated expression of this heritage, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Douro Valley where cooler temperatures preserve the grapes' natural acidity. To craft this elegant white, winemakers ferment the juice in temperature-controlled stainless steel, followed by partial aging in French oak barrels. This careful process imparts a beautifully balanced structure, combining fresh tropical and citrus fruit aromas with subtle toasted notes, a creamy texture, and a refined mineral finish characteristic of the region's schist soils.
🍾 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.