Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Douro Valley, Portugal
- No.74 The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025
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 the 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, its patio overlooking the old stone‑terraced vineyards, the river and the riverside Carmelite chapel. Learn even more at the onsite Wine Museum Centre – containing artefacts 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
- Restaurant
- Accomodation
- Hidden gems: Celebration venue, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Time from airport: 1 hour 35 mins from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)
- Visit Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo's website
Location
Covas do Douro, 5085-222 Covas do Douro, Douro Valley, 5085-222
