Winery of the Week: Quinta das Carvalhas

Portugal is the dream wine destination full of possibilities. Today we bring you a new series of articles that will help you to get to know all the details on some of the best wineries in the country and some offers of the most publicized and unmissable local experiences. Behold today's location: Quinta das Carvalhas.

Quinta das Carvalhas includes one of the most complete offers in the region, with diversified experiences and several wine tourism spaces accessible to the public. This winery has written references dating back to 1759, and has Vinhas Velhas, from post-phylloxera plantations. Visiting Quinta das Carvalhas also means getting in touch with the history and life of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world: the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Quinta das Carvalhas is located in the municipality of São João da Pesqueira, with a predominant position on the slope of the left bank of the Douro river-facing Pinhão. It covers the entire hill, extending to the top – which is occupied by Casa Redonda, a guest house visible from kilometers away and with a 360º view, at 550 meters of altitude – and also occupies a part of the upper slope of the bank. right of the Torto River.

Álvaro Martinho Lopes, Technical Director of Quinta das Carvalhas

This is one of the most emblematic properties of the Douro and is considered by many to be the "image of the Douro" because it allows a vision of the territory and what the most beautiful Douro has to show. Nowhere else can you see so much in so little time. Visiting Quinta das Carvalhas is to see the Douro from the inside - with the work of the vineyards (such as pruning, digging, or harvesting) and olive picking or the reconstruction of the traditional schist walls - and the best angles of its landscape. Quinta das Carvalhas is located in the municipality of São João da Pesqueira, with a predominant position on the slope of the left bank of the Douro river-facing Pinhão. It covers the entire hill, extending to the top – which is occupied by Casa Redonda, a guest house visible from kilometers away.

When visiting Quinta das Carvalhas, you can get to know the works and landscapes of the Douro lands up close: the work of the vineyard (such as pruning, digging, or harvesting), olive picking or the reconstruction of traditional schist walls, for example.

Experiences and Tours to enjoy at Quinta das Carvalhas

VIP Vintage Tour

The Vintage Tour is a visit to the Vineyards accompanied by the Agronomist of Quinta das Carvalhas, Álvaro Lopes. This is a unique experience, with a personalized visit to Quinta das Carvalhas where you'll be able to enjoy direct contact with nature – the vineyard, the Mediterranean forest, and the gardens – and the history of wine, and the lives of the people who work there. A visit to get a closer look at the life of the Region through a detailed explanation of all the scenery that the Quinta offers you, including the knowledge of the soils and plants that you will find along the way. The tour ends at the wine shop for a tasting of the best wines from Carvalhas (White, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Nacional, and Vinhas Velhas), accompanied by a cheese board and ending with a glass of Port.

Vineyard guided tour

The Guided Tour of the Vineyard is a visit to the Vineyards accompanied by the Quinta das Carvalhas guide. Enjoy direct contact with nature in vineyards, Mediterranean forests, and gardens, alongside the people who work with them. It offers the opportunity to see the Douro through the eyes of a local and taste the grandeur of the region with a detailed explanation of everything that happens at the Quinta. The tour ends at the wine shop for a tasting of a white, a red, and a port paired with local cheeses.

Harvest 
Feel part of the Quinta das Carvalhas work team during the harvest and discover the secret of the wines from the very first moment. Participate in this unforgettable event. Or feel part of the Douro, discover in detail the gastronomy and life experience of this region.

Carvalhas Terrace

Installed by the river, it has the capacity to seat 80 people on several wooden picnic tables, protected by the shade of large trees. The atmosphere invites you to taste the house wines there, with the Pinhão bridge, the village, and the hillside full of vineyards in the background.

7-Day Premium Tour in Porto and Douro

This tour was designed for the most demanding and exclusive of clients. A 7-day journey that will never cease to amaze you every step of the way. After lunch, we will take you to the crown jewel of Real Companhia Velha and the largest wine estate in the Douro, Quinta das Carvalhas. The Vintage Tour is a visit to the Vineyards accompanied by the Agronomist of Quinta das Carvalhas. Join this tour and enjoy direct contact with nature in vineyards, Mediterranean forests, and gardens, alongside the people who work with them.

5-Days Premium Tour in the Douro

Your first visit on the 3rd day will be at Quinta das Carvalhas, where you will have the opportunity to see the Douro through the eyes of a local and taste the grandeur of the region with a detailed explanation of everything that happens at the Quinta. The tour ends at the wine shop for a tasting of the best wines from Carvalhas (White, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Nacional, and Vinhas Velhas), accompanied by a cheese board and ending with a glass of Port.

5-Day Tour in the Douro with a Sailing Cruise in the Douro River

In the morning we will take you to the crown jewel of Real Companhia Velha and the largest wine estate in the Douro region, Quinta das Carvalhas. A property of immense beauty and grandeur whose oldest written reference dates back to 1759. This is one of the most emblematic properties of the Douro and is considered by many to be the "image of the Douro" because it allows a vision of the territory and the most beautiful Douro has to show. Nowhere else can you see so much in so little time. The tour ends at the wine shop for a tasting of a white, a red, and a Porto paired with local cheeses.