Quinta de Soalheiro

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Quinta de Soalheiro  was the first Alvarinho brand in Melgaço, and one of the first Portuguese producers of Alvarinho. The Monção e Melgaço sub-region is protected by a range of mountains that create the perfect conditions of rainfall, temperature and number of hours of sunshine needed to ripen the Alvarinho grapes. This very special microclimate led João Antonio Cerdeira to plant the first Alvarinho vine in 1974 and to create, in 1982, Quinta de Soalheiro. While pursuing the values ​​of innovation, unconventionality, responsibility and excellence, it’s the passion for vines and wines and the respect for their  terroirthat contribute to the continuous development of Soalheiro. Led by a multidisciplinary, proactive and highly motivated team, Soalheiro treads the path towards new challenges, achieving international recognition on its way. From its pioneering creation by João António Cerdeira in 1982 in Melgaço, to this day, its focus on quality has always been present, together with a determination to improve with each harvest. 

Today, third-generation family members, siblings Maria João and António Luís, along with their mother Maria Palmira Cerdeira, have embraced this spirit of innovation. António Luís, with a graduate degree in oenology, has built a profound knowledge of the Alvarinho grape variety throughout his life. Maria João, a veterinarian by profession, assumed the responsibility for viticulture and successfully introduced organic farming into their vineyards.

In 2022 Soalheiro celebrated 40 years from their first 1982 iconic vintage.

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Soalheiro Family

Organic Viticulture

Her love of nature and animals led Maria João to embrace the management of the viticulture of their vineyards, while also dedicating herself to veterinary work. In 2006 she had all their vines certified as organic/biological agriculture, a pioneering initiative in the region. To this day, their winegrowing practices promote environmental sustainability and support biodiversity in their viticultural ecosystems. This is not limited to only their own vineyards, as they also work to spread the same spirit to their producers’ club. A part of their own organic vines is the source of grapes for their natural wines, Terramatter and Nature.

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