solopes Says: The sow of Murça has a story:In the 17th century, the village was attacked by a big animal, for many people a bear, for the other a female boar. The farmers joined to hunt her, but the fight was hard, because of the smartness of the animal. In honor to the opponent, the...
solopes Says: Douro has a deserved reputation of producing great wines. "Porca de Murça" is one of the most popular, in the cheap range. It's funny, after many years listening to the words of its name without understanding the meaning, to stop at the village, discover what really means...
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The sow of Murça has a story:In the 17th century, the village was attacked by a big animal, for many people a bear, for the other a female boar. The farmers...
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Murça is known all around the country by its wine, branded "Porca de Murça". Porca means sow, and in the center of the town its a pig what you see in a statue. Strange? Yes! But you will have to read...
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