Quinta Dos Roques

Quinta Dos Roques is now unquestionably one of the finest estates in the Dão. It is located in the small hamlet of Abrunhosa do Mato which is almost equidistant between the well-known wine centres of Mangulade and Nelas. It can trace its history back to the 19th century but it is only in the last 15 years that this estate has come to prominence.

Manuel Lopes de Oliveira and his son-in-law Luis Lourenço oversee the modern winery and immaculate vineyards, whilst winemaking is the responsibility of the talented Jorge Brites and the legendary Professor Virgilio Loureiro. The vineyards now extend to 40 hectares, spread across twelve different plots and a wide variety of mesoclimates and soils. Vineyards are increasingly batch-planted, with most new plantings being of Touriga Naçional, Tinto Cão and Encruzado.

The red wines are characterised by their depth of colour, purity of fruit, and above all, their exquisite balance and harmony.