Quinta do Cume
Portugal
Our accredited guide will drive you to Quinta do Cume (example, we can visit other wineries depending on availability), one of our favourite wineries in the region. You will visit the winery in the company of a local guide, learning about the production of the wines. Next, a wine tasting session takes place close from the nature, overlooking the vines.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Keenta doo Koom, a sanctuary of viticulture nestled within the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of the Douro Valley. As we stand here, look out over the undulating hills that define this region, the world's oldest…
Listen in the app2The Surgeon’s Vineyard — Precision in the Soil
As we walk among these rows of vines, consider the unique duality of the man behind this estate. Zhorzh de Nero balances two worlds: the high-stakes environment of the surgical operating room and the ancient, patient rhythm of…
Listen in the app3The Harvest — A Race Against Time
We have reached an area that becomes the center of frantic activity during the late summer and early autumn. The harvest, or vindima, is the most critical period in the life of the Keenta. …
Listen in the app4The Traditional Adega — The Art of Foot Treading
We now enter the heart of the winemaking facility, the adega. Here, tradition is not just a concept but a physical practice. …
Listen in the app5The Laboratory and the Vision of Elegance
As we move into the more technical side of the winery, we can appreciate the precise vision that guides the final profile of the wines. While the Douro is historically famous for its heavy, fortified Port wines, Keenta doo Koom…
Listen in the app6The Aging Cellar — The Quiet Maturation
Descending into the aging cellar, the temperature drops and the air becomes still. This is the place of quiet waiting. …
Listen in the app7The Social Heart — Community and Friendship
We conclude the main portion of our walk back near the central house, a place that serves as the social heart of the estate. For Claudia and Zhorzh, Keenta doo Koom is not just a business; it is a hub for family and friends. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through Keenta doo Koom comes to an end, we return to where we began, overlooking the majestic Douro Valley. We have seen how a surgeon’s precision and a family’s passion have transformed these steep slopes into a…
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What is Quinta do Cume?
Quinta do Cume 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.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.2229, -7.5714 |
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