Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley. It is located on the banks of the Corgo River, a tributary of the Douro River, right next to its mouth and close to the town of Peso da Régua.

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It belonged to the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira and remains to this day in the hands of her descendants.

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Surrounded by rolling vineyards, this contemporary winery and hotel occupies a 1700s manor house and a modern annex. It's 4 km from the Museu do Douro and 13 km from the Castelo de Lamego.

The 5 manor house rooms have exposed stone walls and a mix of vintage and modern decor. They come with complimentary wine; some have patios or balconies. Suites add separate living rooms, while the 8 annex rooms offer balconies and chic decor.

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VINEYARDS - DOURO

Located in north-eastern Portugal, in the Douro River basin, surrounded by mountains that give it unique mesological and climatic characteristics, the Douro Demarcated Region was the first in the world to be demarcated and regulated, back in 1756, under the auspices of the Marquis de Pombal. It is in this region that one of the “classic” wines of the world is produced - Port.

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Spanning a total area of approximately 250 000 hectares, it is divided into three naturally distinct sub-regions - Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. The region is characterised by its schist slopes and a Mediterranean climate, with very cold winters and very hot and dry summers.

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WINERY & CELLAR

The new winery, built in 2009 is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to produce dry wines and Ports. The architect chosen to develop this project was Francisco Vieira de Campos, from Porto School of Architecture, and has since earned several architecture awards.

However, alongside technological advancements,, Quinta do Vallado still uses the traditional foot-treading method in granite lagares for some wines.