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Notes from the Douro by Kay & Odile Bouchard — harvests, Portos, the quinta and the people who make it.
Douro DOC WineReplanting Old VineyardsWe value old vineyards planted rather randomly to many different varietals and vines of varying ages that produce very low yields of…Read the post →
HarvestTHAT’S A WRAP ON HARVEST 2021!This year was cooler and wetter than normal. We saw a generous dose of the usual April showers, an unusually wet second…Read the post →
Douro DOC WineThe benefits of the “beneficio”For anyone involved in the Port industry, when the “beneficio” is issued we all pay attention. This quota, which affects not only…Read the post →
Douro DOC WineIt’s that veraison time of the year!Back at Quinta do Tedo since late June, I spend a lot of time walking in the vineyards to “catch up” from…Read the post →
Quinta do Tedo’s new and improved enotourism experiences!After a few weeks of harsh wind, heavy rain and some hail (that severely damaged some neighbouring Quinta’s vineyards, but spared Tedo…Read the post →
Food and drinkPort Cocktails all summer long!On May 13th, World Cocktail Day, we launched Port Cocktail Hour every day from 18h onwards at Bistro Terrace. We refined our…Read the post →
FamilyNew video! Quinta do Tedo – One Vision, Unified Voices, Endless Progress.April showers bring May flowers and the good news of Portugal (fingers-crossed!) continuing to reopen alongside Europe this summer, even to vaccinated…Read the post →
Organic viticultureToday’s certified organic vineyards need a good Viticulture Manager!In a recent interview for Quinta do Tedo’s long-feature film (to be released in April!), Vincent reflects on the beauty of Douro…Read the post →
Douro DOC WineOur debut Rosé – a star is born!We have always wanted to add a wine that is right on for the summer heat and to pair with different dishes,…Read the post →
Extra Virgin Olive OilBehind the Scenes of Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Part 2: From Crate to PlateLast November’s blog accompanied our olives during harvest from tree to crate, parting ways with them at the mill, where they would…Read the post →
Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays!Read the post →
Behind the Scenes of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Part 1: From Past to PresentIt has stopped raining olives here at Quinta do Tedo, which means it’s time for our annual Harvest Show and Tell, starting…Read the post →