Who We Are
We are a small family producer in the Dão Region, focused on working the family vineyards with traditional grape varieties. |
Quinta dos Roques, situated in the small hamlet of Abrunhosa do Mato between Mangualde and Nelas, is a fine example of the spirit with which the new Dão is being created. Vines and wines have been part of the everyday life of the family here for over a century, though production at one
time was little more than that needed for household consumption. At the beginning of the 1980s, however, a new page was turned in the history of the quinta. The original system of cultivating vines by hand and delivering the grapes to the local co-operative ended, and a project designed to produce high-quality Dão wines was introduced. The first priority was the vines. Using the latest techniques, the best varieties from the region were planted on the granitic and, at times, schistous soil of the gentle southern slopes. After a few years, when wine production was steady and consistent, a new adega was built combining the modern with the traditional; science and technology with art. Side by side, in perfect symbiosis, electronic presses appeared alongside granite lagares, stainless steel vats with oak barrels, cold systems with underground cellars and the very first wines produced were proof that the venture would be highly successful.
Quinta dos Roques exports 85% of its production for 15 different countries, being Canada, Japan, and U.S.A. the most important markets.
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We love to show off our work!
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Want to know more about our wines, from grape picking to fermentation and staging, get to know the family vineyards and the passion that started it all? Get in touch with us and schedule a visit!
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