Quinta do Espinho covers 20 hectares over Távora River on the left bank of Douro River, the wine culture centre of Douro Valley in the sub-region of Cima Corgo where some of the most emblematic Port Wine farms are situated.
Claimed as one of the world’s greatest wine landscapes, wine growing Upper Douro was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, in 2001. Its logistical and strategical situation is outstanding relating accessibility and, especially, the enormous winegrowing, landscaping and environmental potential of its productions
A nutritious soil formed by plated schist pieces that retain the necessary humidity allowing vines to endure the summer dry conditions joins the terraced vineyards at an altitude of 195 meters. In 1986 the project to plant new vines and recover the old vineyard started. In 2010, it was time to requalify the winery and warehouse facilities. Abiding by the requirements of the Farm location, the heart of the Douro region, the 18th century buildings were restored preserving the traditional structures, such as the stone wine mills, still in use. The restoring was conducted with the most modern wine production and storing equipment in order to assure the maximum quality and versatility throughout the demanding winemaking process.
The current range of wines is really very impressive and very fairly priced. We think these Douro wines are bound to become firm favourites very quickly!