TELLBY
English
Nature

Quinta do Beijo

Portugal

8 story sections

NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Quinta do Beijo, a family-owned estate located in the historic village of Celeirós do Douro, a region renowned for its deep viticultural traditions. The name 'Beijo,' meaning 'Kiss' in Portuguese, reflects the intimate…

    Listen in the app
  2. 2The Granite Lagares and Traditional Treading

    We are now in the traditional fermentation room, where the most crucial and labor-intensive part of the winemaking process takes place. These large, shallow tanks are known as 'lagares,' and they are carved from solid granite. …

    Listen in the app
  3. 3The Cask Aging Room and the Soul of the Douro

    Descending into the aging cellar, the temperature drops and the light dims, creating an environment perfectly suited for the slow maturation of the estate's finest wines. Here, the wines of Quinta do Beijo are housed in a variety…

    Listen in the app
  4. 4The Old Vines and the Art of the Blend

    We stand now at the edge of one of the estate's oldest vineyard plots. These 'Vinhas Velhas' are the crown jewels of Quinta do Beijo. …

    Listen in the app
  5. 5Dom Beijos Wine Education Center

    The Dom Beijos Wine Education Center is a modern addition to the estate, reflecting the Monteiro family's commitment to sharing their knowledge with a global audience. The space is designed to be interactive and informative,…

    Listen in the app
  6. 6The Panoramic Overlook and the Schist Sea

    Standing on the panoramic overlook at Quinta do Beijo, one is presented with what can only be described as a 'sea of schist.' The view across the valley toward the neighboring hills is a tapestry of endless terraces, each row of…

    Listen in the app
  7. 7The Reception and the Art of Hospitality

    We return to the heart of the estate, the reception and tasting lounge. This space is a blend of the old and the new, featuring stone walls that speak of the past and modern furnishings that welcome the contemporary traveler. …

    Listen in the app
  8. 8Closing

    As your time at Quinta do Beijo concludes, we hope you leave with more than just a pleasant memory of the wine. You have walked through a century of family history, from the cool granite lagares where the grapes are still trodden…

    Listen in the app

What is Quinta do Beijo?

Quinta do Beijo is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationPortugal
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates41.2426, -7.5686
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
Listen in the app