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Travel tips – the Douro ValleyThe region awaits your visit Now this is very subjective, as I have my tastes and you have yours. With that said,…Read the post →
Olive Harvest 2010We tried something different this year. Given that our olives, as our grapes, are organically grown, we do not use any chemical…Read the post →
End of Year 2010Dear all Quinta do Tedo friends, I am, very unfortunately, without camera and so have no photos to share with you, as…Read the post →
Port, wine, wood and VincentVincent and his passion "Forests and vineyards were my cradle, oak and wine are my livelihood and passion." Barrels and more barrels....…Read the post →
Our Douro DOC Red WinesOur Douro DOC red wines Reading what the international press has to say about our Douro DOC red wines, certain descriptors become…Read the post →
“A vindima 2010” and foot treading reignsVive foot treading! We are at it again, the annual process of foot treading and, once again, why? For even and complete…Read the post →
As obras! Work in progress!I have mentioned over the last year our restoration plans for the quinta that started this summer. In a somewhat humorous way,…Read the post →
The bird is singing!The bird keeps singing This month’s blog is more an announcement than anything else for 2 reasons: as of today, July 21,…Read the post →
How about the “pipa”?Last month I ended my blog with a note that I would talk about the Portuguese barrel form called the “pipa” and…Read the post →
“A barrel is like a tea bag”………..“The first time used it is very powerful and each year the flavor decreases”. Bird on barrel head You know of Vincent…Read the post →
Tank InstallationBefore the big push This was a feat: installing a 7000 Liter tank with 3 cm on either side of the cellar’s…Read the post →
Easter is coming….Springtime walk When I think about Easter holidays at the quinta, memories flood my mind. The tapestry of blooming wildflowers, to include…Read the post →