Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Douro Valley, Portugal

#92 World's Best Vineyards 2024

A true taste of the Douro comes from its first winery to have experimented with planting monovarietals across 41 separately identified microterroirs, from 1979 onwards (well before the trend took off). Sample a plethora of wines made with native grape varieties alongside locally inspired and sourced cuisine served with finesse at Terraçu restaurant, within this estate once owned by the Portuguese royal family, with cellars dating back to 1764. Tastings take place at the Patamar Petiscaria store, cleverly built into the hillside, a patio overlooking the old stone terraced vineyards, river and riverside Carmelite chapel. Learn even more at the onsite Wine Museum Centre (containing artifacts chronicling Port production from the nineteenth century) or by checking into one of the traditional manor house’s 11 bedrooms.

Key Information

Opening times

Mon – Sun: 10:30 – 19:00 (Apr – Oct) Mon – Sun: 10:30 – 17:30 (Nov – Mar)
Signature wine

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Wines produced

Port, Red, Rosé, White
Grape varieties

Souzão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
Tasting options
Restaurant
Accommodation
Hidden gems

Celebration venue, UNESCO World Heritage site
Time from airport

1 hour 35 mins from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)