Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado, built in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley. It was established by Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, a legendary figure in Port and Douro wine. The 65-hectare estate is located on the banks of the Corgo River, one of the Douro's tributaries, at the bottom of the valley, 135 km from Porto. The vines are planted on terraces on schist soils. Of the 65 hectares, 10 hectares were planted between 1920 and 1960. The estate offers a variety of styles, ranging from dry red and white wines, from ruby ​​ports (Vintage, LBV) to white ports and tawny ports of various ages. Combining history and modernity to produce wines of exceptional quality, the estate embodies the excellence and authenticity of Portuguese wines.