Porca de Murca Reserva Vinhas Velhas
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, mature hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Porca de Murça is one of Portugal's oldest and most celebrated wine brands, first introduced by Real Companhia Velha in 1928. The name is inspired by a famous folk legend from the Douro town of Murça, where a prehistoric granite statue of a sow (porca) stands in the town square, commemorating the slaying of a legendary wild boar that once terrorized the local forests. The 'Reserva Vinhas Velhas' represents a premium expression of this historic label, sourced from low-yielding, ancient field-blend vineyards (Vinhas Velhas) planted on the steep, schistous slopes of the Douro Valley. These old vines produce grapes of remarkable concentration and character. The wine is carefully fermented and aged in French oak casks, resulting in a robust, structured red that beautifully marries deep dark fruit flavors with complex spice, earthy undertones, and a refined mineral backbone.
🍾 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.