Quinta dos Termos, a Family-Run Winery Producing in the D.O.C. Beira Interior Region

Quinta dos Termos Winery is a family wine estate producing wines in the D.O.C. Beira Interior Region. The winery is located in north-central Portugal, right beside Serra da Estrela, the biggest mountain of continental Portugal. The winery uses traditional and historical methods in their cellar combined with the modern and latest technology and winemaking equipment to produce the best possible wines in Portugal and worldwide. Annually, the estate has a production of 800,000 bottles of wines ranging from the entry-level to premium, rare wines.

Quinta dos Termos Winery uses sophisticated, organic, and sustainable methods to preserve the health of their vines and the environment.

High-Altitude Vineyards with Southern Exposure

Their vineyards are present at an altitude of around 750 meters with southern exposure in granite soils. This location helps Quinta dos Termos grow premium, ripe grapes. The temperature, land, and rainfall in the region make it perfect for vines’ growth and cultivation. Their sophisticated, organic, and sustainable methods preserve the health of their vines and the environment. All their vineyards are certified with Integrated Crop Management that makes ecological wines.

The Most Important Varieties at the Winery

The most important varieties of grapes grown at Quinta dos Termos are Touriga Nacional, Rufete, Trincadeira, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, Syrah, Sangiovese, Fonte Cal, Síra, Arinto, and Riesling. The best grapes are used for making their world-class red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert wines. Many of their grapes varietals are mainly indigenous from the Beira Interior, where one can find many grape types recovered by the Quinta dos Termos in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture I.S.A. Their wines have helped them win many awards, including a Silver Medal in the 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards.

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