Vineyards
“Vineyards are one of the treasures of the Douro Valley, a heritage that must be preserved for the next generations.”
The vineyards owned by Wine & Soul were acquired over the years since the company was established. An investment in old vineyards to produce wines that are capable of expressing the traditional Douro style, seeking a balance between concentration, balance and elegance.
The vineyards located in the Douro region, specifically in the sub-regions of Cima Corgo and Vale do Pinhão, in the village of Vale de Mendiz, are primarily old vineyards over 80 years old, made up of a blend of indigenous grape varieties. These properties include Quinta da Manoella, an estate owned by the Serôdio Borges family for 5 generations.
Quinta da Manoella
Located in Vale do Pinhão, Quinta da Manoella is a historic property that has belonged to the family for 5 generations. With a total of 60 hectares of land, only 20 hectares are vineyards, surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean forest that creates a unique microclimate and environment.
Pintas
The first vineyard acquired by Wine&Soul, there are just 2.5 hectares of very old vines with a field blend of more than 40 different indigenous grape varieties. The vineyard boasts an exceptional location in the Pinhão Valley, facing southwest at 400 meters of altitude, producing wines with a unique expression of fruit, elegance and minerality.
Pintas Character
Originating from old vineyards with more than 30 different indigenous grape varieties, located in the Pinhão Valley. Pintas Character comes from 5 distinct plots surrounding the Pintas vineyard, with slightly different sun exposures and altitudes, reflecting the character and style of Vale de Mendiz terroir wines, featuring great concentration, deep fruit and an amazing balance.
Altar
Located in the highlands of Fermentões, at an altitude of 600 meters and facing north, the expression of the Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto varieties in deep, schist soils creates wines that are extremely fresh and aromatic, with excellent texture and volume.
Guru
Old vineyards with a field blend of Viosinho, Rabigato, Códega do Larinho and Gouveio. These vineyards are located on the edge of the Douro Valley, on slopes facing north at 600 meters of altitude, where the soils transition from schist to granite, producing wines with exceptional minerality, identity and sophistication.
Sustainability
“Our goal is create great wines with a full commitment with the environment, with our Team, with the Community always thinking in the Future!”
Wine&Soul is contributing to be a green winery through implementing a range of sustainable and environmental practices in order to:
- increase energy efficiency;
- conserve water and increase efficient water use;
- reduce waste through environmentally preferable purchasing, recycling and composting;
- commitment to social equity, caring of employees and the community;
- support children studies being part of Bagos D`ouro, a social program that support, motivates and cares of families with special needs;
- organic and sustainable farming in our estates.
The Life-Cycle
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Bud Break
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Leaf Emerge
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Leaves Separated
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Bloom
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BERRIES PEA SIZE
6º
VERAISON
7º
Harvest
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Winter Bud
