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Quinta do Bomfim

Douro Valley, Portugal

Ethos: To produce exceptional ports that celebrate and preserve the uniqueness of Portugal and contribute to a positive future for the regions where we work.

Mountain Vineyards
Quinta do Bomfim in Pinhão, lies at the heart of the Douro wine region, the world’s largest area of mountain vineyards. This stunning historical estate hosts unforgettable experiences and the Symington family’s presence here over many generations translates into a profound knowledge of the land. Ten family members working across the business are committed to producing the finest ports and wines and building on the achievements of previous generations. The incomparable heritage of this private family firm is tangible. The story of the family and of Bomfim is one and the same and is inseparable from the rich legacy of Port and the magnificent region in which it is made.


Your visit

Experience the bucolic Douro landscape and over a century of history in the old lodge of Quinta do Bomfim before exploring the winery and vineyards. Taste wines overlooking the river Douro, walk through vineyards and watch the sunset with a Port & Tonic in hand. Or visit the old wine press house ‘Merenda na Vinha’, fabulously located between vineyard terraces, the orchard and a collection of grape varieties and soak up the Portuguese sun with a picnic and a glass of wine. End the day with a luxury dinner at Restaurant Bomfim 1896 with renowned chef, Pedro Lemos.

The wines

The Symington family embrace tradition with innovation. The winery uses a state-of-the-art pendulum swing de-stemmer which is very effective in selecting only berries in top condition before gently crushing them and conveying them to the lagares. Seven paddle plungers work alongside the lagares in a complementary role, providing supplementary extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. Rotating paddles within these steel vats immerse the grape skins into the fermenting must to obtain optimum extraction. During the vintage, visitors to Quinta do Bomfim are able to view the lagares at work from a special viewing platform.

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