Sarzedinho
Vale do Rio Torto
The first known records of Quinta Vale D. Maria date back to 1868. They show and prove that this is an estate with a long history. Its age, the terroir, and the vineyards, where we find vines over 80 years old, are a substantial part of its identity.
The journey to Quinta Vale D. Maria is an unforgettable one along the 222 Road, one of the most beautiful in the world, where the River Douro winds alongside, meandering between hills and vineyards. Each curve reveals breathtaking landscapes, guiding us to the heart of a unique terroir, immersed in the tranquillityof the Douro. Across the total of 30 hectares that make up Quinta Vale D. Maria, approximately 16.5ha are old vineyards, each with its own distinct character and resulting from what is most special about the Douro: vines planted in high density, grape varieties mixed together in the field, resulting in a combination that is as random as it is intentional. Most of these old vineyards are spread around the core, which is made up of the winery and the house.
The schist soils are also part of the essence of this unique and unrepeatable terroir, whose richness is exonerated by the biodiversity that exists there.
Vinhas Velhas
With more than 60 years old, these vineyards form a mosaic of 41 grape varieties planted in different sun exposures, ensuring abundant light and protection from the northerly winds.
Vinha da Francisca
Planted in 2004, this 4.5ha vineyard represents the continuation of the legacy of the Quinta's old vineyards. It was carefully planned, both in the selection of the site and the grape varieties that make it up.
Vinha do Rio
With more than 80 years old, with less than a hectare, is the Quinta's oldest vineyard, with 29 grape varieties in a field blend. Facing south, it receives the midday sun and the shade of the mountain in the late afternoon, preserving tradition at the estate's lowest point.
Vinha de Martim
In the search for the best terroir in the Douro for white wines, a true gem was discovered in the Vinha de Martim —a high-altitude, north-facing vineyard located on the far left of Quinta Vale D. Maria.
Vinha do Moinho
Delving deeper into the Torto River Valley, still some distance from the heart of Quinta Vale D. Maria lies a very special vineyard, one of the oldest on the estate, the Vinha do Moinho, located further to the right.
Portos
The vines used for Porto wine combine more than 25 traditional grape varieties in a field blend. Planted between 10 and 80 years, they take advantage of the south, southeast, east and west exposures to express the best of the terroir.
Quinta Vale do Sabor
Quinta Vale do Sabor, located in the Douro Superior, covers 44 hectares alongside the Rio Sabor. The vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from 230 to 320 meters, with 6 different grape varieties strategically chosen to ensure a great diversity of sun exposures.
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