Quinta da Côrte Story
Located in the central region of the Douro, Cima Corgo, Quinta da Côrte takes pride in its unique personality. By treating its great terroir with the respect, and using traditional methods updated with the latest advances, it produces wines with great depth of character. Their authentic style bears an eloquent testimony to a combination of great native varieties and schist soils. Quinta da Côrte encompasses 61 acres of classification A vineyards with vines averaging over 60 years of age.
History
Located in the central region of the Douro, Cima Corgo, Quinta da Côrte encompasses 25 hectares of classification A vineyards averaging over 60 years of age. The family produce primarily native varietals including Tourig...
Vineyards
The pristine Quinta da Côrte vineyards are located at an altitude of 100-300 meters above sea level. The 25 hectares of steep, terraced vineyards are built into the mountain sides on soils composed of schists. The climat...
Winemaking
Red Wines
After harvesting, sorting, and destemming, the grapes are placed, whole berry, in stainless steel vats. Each plot is vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is completed in temperature-contro...
Biographies
Quinta da Côrte
Quinta da Côrte Traditional Press
Quinta da Côrte Grape Harvest
Douro
The Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest wine regions, boasts over 2,000 years of winemaking history. Known as the birthplace of Port, its granite slopes along the Douro River are home to fortified wines, while still wines are gaining recognition for their quality and character.
