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PORTUGAL
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To add one last noteworthy detail, Quinta Nova is the
11 th largest winery for Port wine sales by volume in
the world. Its wines can be found in 27 international
markets, mainly in Brazil, Switzerland, Canada and the
United States. There are plans to remodel the winery
in 2022.
In addition to its commitment to the environment and to
its consumers, Quinta Nova is closely involved with the
community through foundations like Associação Bagos
d´Ouro, an institution which supports the education
of 150 underprivileged children and young people. It
is jointly run with 21 recognized wine producers in the
area, creating a more balanced and, above all, a more
inclusive Douro.
RUI ROBOREDO MADEIRA –
A LIFETIME’S PASSION
This winery was founded in 1999 under the name of
Vinhos do Douro Superior VDS (Wines of the Upper
Douro) and in 2000, at the turn of the 21 st century, the
brand Castello d’Alba was launched. The overriding aim
from the start has been to produce top quality wines,
showing Douro character and an international profile,
by combining native grape varieties with cutting-edge
winemaking techniques.
Since then and up until now, the winery has been
acquiring new vineyards, and launching new wines
until 2013 when the winery changed its name to
‘Rui Roboredo Madeira - Vinhos do Vale do Douro’.
This change was intended to “reflect the dedication
and personal hallmark on the project created by Rui
Roboredo Madeira and to which he has dedicated a great
part of his life, thereby achieving a broader positioning
with signature wines.”
One year later, the winery launched wines carrying his
name ‘Rui Roboredo Madeira’ and since then, it has been
investing and remodelling.
The winery is synonymous with fine wines from the
Douro Valley. Constant investment in pioneering
concepts and the purity of its wines have set it apart.
It sets great store by the vineyards in the Upper Douro
Valley and in mountain wines. As a spokesperson from
the winery says, “Each wine bearing the signature Rui
Cement eggs at the Rui Roboredo winery
A delightful view of the vineyards belonging to Rui Roboredo
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