Quinta do Paço de Calheiros

Quinta do Paço de Calheiros is a stunning 17th-century estate located on a hillside with breathtaking views of Ponte de Lima and the surrounding vineyards. Owned by the Count of Calheiros, the property features beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, tennis courts, orchards, and a chestnut forest. The estate also serves as a guest house with rooms furnished in period style. Visitors can enjoy tours of the historic interior, followed by wine tastings and an exploration of the property’s gardens and vineyards, offering a serene and immersive experience.

Quinta do Paço de Calheiros produces the green wines Loureiro and Vinhão, varieties unique in the world and found only in this region.

Loureiro is a very fruity and soft wine, very pleasant to drink chilled. Vinhão has a very rosy red color and has important digestive properties that go well with the rich gastronomy of the region.

The property has excellent conditions for viticulture, both for its exposure to the sun and for the characteristics of the soil, producing excellent wines, the highlight of which is the 2012.