Quinta da Pacheca Port Winery
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Quinta da Pacheca is definitely one of the most hospitable wineries in Portugal, and a supreme pleasure to visit.
The estate is one of the most well known properties in the entire Douro Valley and one of the first to bottle
under their own name. This gorgeous estate dates back to the 1700's, when it was named after its aristocratic
owner, Mariana Pacheca Pereira. The vines pertained to an order of monks for centuries before that. In 1903, the
count José Freire de Serpa Leitão Pimentel became the new owner. He installed new "Lagares" in 1916, and these are
still used today to vinify the wines. Pacheca has stayed in the family; the current owner is Count Serpa Pimentel,
and his two daughters work with him at this charming winery.
Quinta da Pacheca are unusual in the Douro for their range of wines. They make Ports, still reds and still whites
and also many experimental wines with unusual grapes for the region such as Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Other
more traditional grapes cultivated on their 40 hectares of vineyards include: (red) Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela,
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo in Spain); (white) Malvasia Fina,
Esgana Cão, Verdelho, Gouveio, Rabo de Ovelha, Cerceal, Viosinho and Códega.
Quinta da Pachcea give Cellar Tours clients amazing visits. You'll meet the family, taste their superb wines
and even try mama's cooking- a delicious platter of homemade breads and sausages, regional cheeses,
melon, etc. If you are lucky enough to visit at harvest time, you might even get a chance to stomp some
grapes in their lagares.
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Wines
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| Quinta da Pacheca Reserva Tinto, Douro VQPRD |
This flagship still red is made with the three classic Port varietals- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, and Tinta Roriz. 14% alc 12 months in French Oak. |
| Quinta da Pacheca Branco, Douro DOC |
This delicious white is made with all native varietals- Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, and Cerceal. 12.6% alc |
| Quinta de Vale de Abrãao Tinto- Reg. Terras Durienses |
Interesting wine made with a blend of Tinta Amarela and Cabernet Sauvignon. 12.3% alc. Age up to 8 years. |
| Quinta da Pacheca,Tawny Port, 8 years |
This wine is a superb, concentrated Tawny, made with a blend of Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Roriz. Wonderful with rich cream-based desserts, such as crème brulee, cheesecake or flan. |
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Address:
Quinta da Pacheca - Apt 3, 5051 Régua, Portugal
Tel: +351 254 313 228
Fax: +351 254 321 359
Web: www.QuintaDaPacheca.com
Email: pacheca@mail.telepac.pt
Winery Details
DOC: Douro
Founded: 1903
Winemaker: José Serpa Pimentel
Oak: French
Age of Vines: up to 100 years
Grape Varietals: (red) Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo in Spain); (white) Malvasia Fina, Esgana Cão, Verdelho, Gouveio, Rabo de Ovelha, Cerceal, Viosinho and Códega
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More Information:
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