Quinta do Infantado

Welcome to Keen-ta do In-fan-ta-do, an estate whose very name evokes the royal history of Portugal. Founded in 1816 by the In-fan-te Dom Pedro, who would later become the first Emperor of Brazil and King of Portugal, this quinta…

As we examine the vineyards of Infantado, we are looking at some of the most prized land in the world. The estate's vines are all classified as 'A-grade,' the highest possible rating in the Doro Valley's rigorous classification…

The heart of the winemaking process at Quinta do Infantado is the 'ad-e-ga' or cellar, where tradition meets meticulous science. A central feature here is the set of granite 'la-gar-es.' As we have noted in our broader study of…

Stepping into the cool interior of the aging cellars, you are surrounded by massive wooden vats and smaller oak barrels known as 'pipes.' Because Infantado bottles its wine on the estate, these cellars serve the function that the…

Our visit culminates in the tasting room, where the theoretical knowledge of the vineyards and cellars is translated into a sensory experience. Here, you can sample the full range of Infantado's production, from their crisp, dry…

The 'Casa Man-al-va' or main house of the estate is a fine example of traditional Doro architecture. With its white-washed walls, granite trim, and red-tiled roof, it stands as a sentinel over the valley. …

While wine is the undisputed king at Quinta do Infantado, the estate also produces exceptional olive oil, a common practice among the great quintas of the Doro. The olive trees are often planted on the borders of the vineyards or…

Our visit to Quinta do Infantado has revealed a place that is as much about people and principles as it is about soil and grapes. From its royal foundations to its modern role as a leader of the independent grower movement,…