Douro Region

Mais do que um produtor de vinhos, a Quinta de
Tourais, na mesma família desde 1927, é um
espaço onde memórias de décadas prevalecem,
oferecendo atividades que unem quem os visita:
desde alojamento, a visitas à adega, provas de
vinho e showcooking!

Producing wine since 1715 and acquired in 1894 by António José da Silva, Quinta do Noval has an important architectural, viticultural and landscape heritage. Its recognition comes from a tragic and transitional era for wine production in the Douro region: with dozens of hectares damaged by a virus, Quinta do Noval is known in Portugal and the world for being the only one in the country that produces National Vintage Port on a small plot of land, from exclusively Portuguese vineyards, originating in Vintage Ports of exceptional quality. 

With 192 hectares of vineyards, Quinta do Noval has also been producing olive oil and DOC Douro wines for several decades, a result from the hard work and dedication of a team that is passionate about wine.

Run by the Leite family, Quinta Seara D’Ordens was founded in the mid-17th century and is located in a privileged area of the Douro region, enabling the company to produce wines of unique quality. Combining traditional techniques from older generations and innovating knowledge from younger generations, “family” is the centre of the business. In the 1960s, as part of a process to modernise the company, José Monteiro Leite’s three sons joined the business, with the aim to keep Quinta Seara D’Ordens on the map.

Following a 5-generation family tradition, Domingos Alves de Sousa, from the family’s 4th generation, switched his job of civil engineer for wine production for the family’s business, which was a turning point for Alves de Sousa, for until then they had only been dedicated to producing grapes for other Port Wine houses. His extensive training in oenology reflects his dedication and passion for the family business and, to this day, the company’s team is made up solely of members of the Alves de Sousa family, whose wines are produced only with grapes grown on the family’s estates.

At Quinta da Gaivosa you can witness not only where it all began, more than five generations ago, but also the incomparable Douro Hills.

At Quinta da Gaivosa you can witness not only where it all began, more than five generations ago, but also the incomparable Douro Hills.

Wine & Soul was born from a couple’s dream to present to the world “wines that express all the character of the vineyards and traditional grape varieties from Douro”: Sandra and Jorge founded the company in 2001. Jorge was raised in Douro and later became part of the 5th generation of Winemakers in the family. Sandra,  who studied oenology, shares Jorge’s passion for Douro, something that is definitely reflected in their daily work.

Founded in the 18th century, Quinta dos Murças was classified as a Wine Estate where “high quality fortified wines” are produced. Back in the 19th century, this family-owned company did a requalification of their vineyards and wine cellar, prioritising organic wine production, originating in DOC Douro wines of exceptional quality. Today, Quinta dos Murças is part of the “Esporão” group, one of the biggest olive oil and Douro Wine producers in Portugal.

With a two-century-long history, Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo extends over 120 hectares of land, referenced since the first Pombaline demarcation in 1756. Since 1999, the Amorim family has intensely experienced the history of this place.

Now in its fourth generation, the family has been connected to wine since 1870 through their first business in the production of cork stoppers for the Port Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Currently, they form one of the most prominent family groups in Portugal, extending their businesses across several countries and different sectors.

The property is now managed by Luisa Amorim, who has driven the family’s wine business. With a profound cultural sense, the wines have ancestral roots originating from excellent wine regions in Portugal, unique places like Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo in Douro and Quinta da Taboadella in Dão.

Reconverted and expanded in a project designed by architect Carlos Castanheira, not only to produce excellent wines but also to allow visitors to explore the different spaces and understand their functions, providing an experience that inspires the senses—from touch to taste, from sight to smell.

Our guided tours will help you understand the journey of the vineyard and the wine, taking you from the large grape reception area to the modern and original spaces of the winemaking cellar and barrel room.

Acquired by George Warre for Dow’s in 1896, the name of the property derived from Vale do Bomfim, ‘the well-placed valley’, as the area around the village of Pinhão was then known. In 1912, Andrew James Symington became a partner in Dow’s and made Quinta do Bomfim his Douro family home. Since then
generations of Symington winemakers have worked the vineyards and enjoyed stays at this beautiful property.

One of the finest Douro estates, Quinta do Bomfim is sited in the heart of the Upper Douro Valley, ideally located in an area of transition between temperate and Mediterranean climates. Predominantly south-facing with ample solar exposure, the schist slopes are arranged in vineyard terraces which have yielded Dow’s memorable Vintage Ports for over a century.

All the grapes harvested at the property are taken to the small on-site winery where they are trodden in modern lagares, faithful to the method developed over hundreds of years which continues to make the finest Ports.

At the top of a tranquil hill, beneath the old whitewashed house of one of the oldest estates in the Douro, registered in 1756, a minimalist schist winery was born, designed by Austrian architect Andreas Burghardt.

This is where the creative genius of Dirk Niepoort works, experimenting with the new and disruptive wines he develops in various regions of the country, which can be tasted during guided tours of the property in the Tedo River Valley (as well as in the Gaia cellars). The tour can include lunch with the Niepoort winemaking team.

Quinta do Crasto has distinguished itself and made a name in the national tourism scene due to its unique character: not only for the exceptional quality of its wines, highly appreciated by visitors during tastings, but also for its excellent personalized service and unique landscape setting on the right bank of the Douro River. This makes its property one of the must-visit locations for wine tourism in Portugal. Over the past 10 years, its wine tourism service has been recognized for its excellent and consistent user reviews on TripAdvisor.

For the 5th consecutive year, Quinta do Crasto is in the Top 20 of the World’s Best Vineyards, being distinguished with 15th place in the 2023 edition and once again leading the ranking of Portuguese wineries. This year, Quinta do Crasto also received the Cinco Estrelas Regiões award for the 2nd consecutive year, a recognition that highlights the excellence and high level of overall satisfaction the brand has among consumers.