Douro estate in Candedo with 35 hectares of vineyard, white and red varieties, and a 2017 estate red.
The producer
Quinta de Porrais is a 36 hectare property in the Douro Demarcated Region, with 35 hectares of vineyard and dispersed olive groves. Its vineyards average 65 years, with white varieties including Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho and Verdelho, and red varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão and Tinta Barroca. Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as Ferreirinha, once owned the estate. Since 2011, Casa Santos Lima has produced and commercialized its wines.
Known for
High altitude Douro vineyards
Notable facts
Quinta de Porrais once belonged to Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as Ferreirinha.
Casa Santos Lima has partnered with Quinta de Porrais since 2011.
The property covers 36 hectares, including 35 hectares of vineyard.
The vineyards have an average age of 65 years.
The vines grow on shale soils at 600 metres.
The story
The 2011 Partnership
Quinta de Porrais originally belonged to Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as Ferreirinha. In 2011, Casa Santos Lima became a partner of the estate and took responsibility for producing and commercializing its wines. The property covers 36 hectares, with 35 hectares of vineyard and dispersed olive groves in the remaining space. The vineyards average 65 years, and the older vineyards average more than 80 years. The estate is in Candedo, Murça, Portugal, with shale soils at 600 metres.
From the atlas
Quinta de Porrais
A Douro estate in Candedo with shale vineyards, mixed white and red plantings, and wines made under the Quinta de Porrais name.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Douro Demarcated Region
Address
Candedo, Murça, Portugal
Property
36 hectares, including 35 hectares of vineyard
Vineyard age
65 years on average
Site
Shale soils at 600 metres
Named wine
Quinta de Porrais Tinto
The Producer
Quinta de Porrais once belonged to Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as Ferreirinha. Since 2011, Casa Santos Lima has been a partner and is responsible for producing and commercializing the estate's wines. The vineyards have an average age of 65 years.
Place
The Marão and Montemuro mountains shelter Quinta de Porrais from the regional winds. Rain is limited and concentrated in December and January, leaving the rest of the year warm and dry. A warm, dry season can lower fungal pressure and support ripening, while shelter from wind reduces water loss from the vines.
Wines
Quinta de Porrais Tinto 2017 is a red wine from the Douro. The vineyard is planted 60% to white varieties and 40% to red varieties. The white group comprises Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho and Verdelho. The red group comprises Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão and Tinta Barroca. The named Tinto represents the red side of a property planted across both colour groups.
Final Word
Grapes are selected manually during harvest before cellar vinification. The cellar is equipped with advanced technology.