Quinta da Atela

The history of Quinta da Atela, in Alpiarça, dates back to the 14th century, more precisely to 1346, when it was still known as Quinta da Goucha e Atela. At that time, its owner was Afonso Telo de Menezes, Count of Ourém and Barcelos, son-in-law of Nuno Alvares Pereira.

Later, the estate was donated to a religious order, the Convento da Graca, in Santarém.

At the end of the 20th century, the property was purchased by Isidoro Maria de Oliveira, founder of the sausage company Izidoro. After the Revolucao dos Cravos in 1974, the estate was occupied for a decade and was later returned to its previous owners.

In 2017, it was acquired by its current owners, entrepreneurs Anabela Tereso and Fernando Vicente, a prominent couple connected to the agricultural and livestock group Valgrupo. Under a completely new identity, driven by Anabela’s tireless leadership, all buildings and outdoor areas were restored, including the main house, and the entire wine range was reorganized.

Located on the south bank of the Tagus River, Quinta da Atela covers 600 hectares of land, 150 of which are dedicated to vineyards. Here, you will find white grape varieties such as Fernão Pires (the main white grape of the Tejo wine region), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Arinto, Moscatel Graúdo, Alvarinho and Viosinho; as well as red varieties including Castelão (the most emblematic red grape of the region), Pinot Noir, Trincadeira Preta, Alicante Bouschet, Merlot, Caladoc, Aragonez, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.

There is also a very old Castelão vineyard known as Carvalhita, a 75-year-old plot that produces wines of great complexity and refinement.

In addition to a range of premium wines — including the renowned single-varietal Casa da Atela and the aged wine spirit Velhíssima Capela da Atela — the estate boasts one of the most luxurious wine tourism spaces in the region, offering unique experiences that combine wine culture with accommodation and event tourism. For all these reasons, Quinta da Atela was awarded the title of “Best Wine Tourism in Tejo” in 2022.