Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado was first mentioned in documents from 1716, making it one of the oldest wineries in the entire Douro Valley. At that time, the vineyards still belonged to Josefa Taveira. In 1818 she sold the property to António Bernardo Ferreira, an uncle and father-in-law of Dona Antónia Adelaida Ferreira. Since then, it has been owned and operated by the Ferreira family.

The legendary Dona Antónia (1811-1896), who was widowed very young, showed great talent and enthusiasm for viticulture. In doing so, she created an entire empire that is still bearing its fruit today. Through her enormous commitment, dynamism, and strength of personality, she became one of the most famous people in Douro history.

The history of Quinta do Vallado can be divided into two epochs: since its foundation and until 1987, mainly port wine was produced. This delicacy was sold by the Ferreira family’s port wine house in Porto under the „Ferreira“ brand. The port wine house was sold in 1987.

The second era began shortly after, when the company focused on the production and marketing of white and red table wines under the „Quinta do Vallado“ brand. At the beginning of this period, the Quinta´s vineyards were restructured.

Quinta do Vallado now cultivates 105 hectares of vineyards, 35 of which are in the Douro Superior. In addition to the new plantings, the modern new cellar was completed in 2009.

Throughout the past two decades, Quinta do Vallado opened two hotels in the heart of the Douro.

In 2005 their first wine hotel, the charming “Country Hotel” in the historic main building of Quinta do Vallado opened. In 2012, it was extended with a new wing under the planning of the architect Francisco Vieira de Campos. The extension mainly consists of schist, the most common soil material in the region and is a real eye-catcher.

Then, in 2015 the first guests were welcomed to their second hotel, „Casa do Rio“.

In addition to a wide range of wine activities, where guests can enjoy the range of Quinta Vallado’s great wines, from Rosés, table whites and reds (Perhaps the Tinto!) to their famous ports, one can also make bookings for hiking or cycling tours, boats for fishing trips in the Douro River, as well as picnics and cooking classes.

The winery is international recognized as one of the most successful in the Douro region for its efforts in wine tourism. Make sure to read our travel tips before you visit!

• A room in the heart of the Douro at our historic Quinta winery.

• Or a stay in the romantic wine hotel “Casa do Rio” in the Douro Superior.

• A tasting

• A lunch or dinner

• or buy some of your favorite wines from our shop to take with you!