Quinta do Cardo is located in the northeast part of Portugal, in the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo and belongs to the wine region of Beira Interior.
With a total area of 180 hectares, the property has 69 hectares of vineyards, with the remaining estate hosting an extensive cork oak tree area, wild forest and three natural water reserves.
Quinta do Cardo vineyard's are certified as an organic production since 2009. We practice organic farming, using sustainable agricultural procedures that promote biodiversity and have a positive impact on the agro-ecosystem.
Since 2014, Quinta do Cardo wine's are certified as organic.
The vines planted at an average altitude of 750 meters above sea level, in the middle of the Iberian plateau, are protected by the Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo mountains and surrounded by the Douro, Coa and Águeda rivers. Due to the altitude, the thermic amplitudes are high (hot days and cool nights) which origin fresh and mineral wines, with good ageing potential.
"Our wines are the result of a perfect combination between the Terroir and the best our people have to offer."
Luis Leocádio
Winemaker
This wine shows a complex aroma marked by black fruits and balsamic hints. The palate presents elegance and a lively acidity that gives it freshness and longevity.
Technical sheetMade with Siria grape variety ( 100%) , this wine has a floral and mineral aroma. In the mouth it shows great acidity with a long and fresh after-taste.
Technical sheetMade from Caladoc grape variety, this rosé wine presents itself with great complexity, elegance and a very present minerality.
Technical sheetThis High-Altitude Chardonnay Wine is marked by citrus, smoked and mineral notes reflecting the soil and the altitude of the vineyards.
Technical sheetThis is a wine made from Siria grape variety (100%), partially aged in French oak barrels. It is full of texture, minerality and complexity.
Technical sheetWith a structured and elegant profile, Quinta do Cardo Red Reserve, reveals a complex aroma with violet, menthol and resin hints. Its lively acidity gives it freshness and long ageing potential.
Technical sheetVinha do Castelo is the wine that best expresses the "terroir" of Quinta do Cardo’s altitude, complexity and elegance.
Technical sheetThe grapes used to make this wine, are from Síria old vines - Vinha Lomedo- planted in the seventies. It reveals great aromatic complexity and an intrecate mineral layer.
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