Quinta das Carvalhas

Quinta das Carvalhas is one of Real Companhia Velha’s most historic and iconic Douro estates, with written records back to 1759. It’s a flagship property prized for its long heritage and viticultural diversity.

The majority of the quinta’s vineyard surface is oriented towards a northern exposure, while a smaller section, situated on the opposite side of the mountain, benefits from a southern aspect. Most parcels are planted on steep slopes, with only a limited area located on gentler gradients at the hilltop. The estate’s viticultural heritage is defined by near-century-old field-blend vines, where rare indigenous varieties form a valuable reservoir of ampelographic diversity. These venerable vines sit alongside younger plantings of selected varieties, cultivated using a modern, precise viticultural approach.

Viticulture

134.5 ha of terraced vineyards from 80–500 m altitude, steep slopes with both north & south exposures. Includes century-old field blends of rare indigenous varieties plus modern single-varietal plots.

Winemaking

Grapes from ancient and younger vines supply top quality Ports and DOC Douro wines; traditional techniques (e.g., granite lagares for select cuvées) blend heritage with modern quality focus.