Quinda da Raza, Lda - Wines

   Quinta da Raza is located in Celorico de Basto, in Vinho Verde Region (DOC), near the Douro Region. The unique terroir is created by the gentle slopes and the magnificent exposure to the sun. The soil benefits from its granite origins with areas of schist and clay. This is very unusual in Vinho Verde Region.In the Vinho Verde Region, Celorico de Basto has a microclimate provided by mountains in the west and the river valley Tamega that, unlike the other rivers of the region does not run from east to west, but from northeast to southwest, which together prevent the influence of the Atlantic winds.
    Quinta da Raza`s history goes back to the XVII Century and it has remained in the same family ever since. The vineyard has always been the main farming interest due to the importance of the high quality of the grapes produced. These range from Azal, Arinto, Vinhão to Alvarinho, which are unique grape varieties from the Vinho Verde Region.
    The wine, produced exclusively with our grapes, is modern, fresh, well-balanced and a unique wine due to its heritage. The Raza vineyard won the prize for best vineyard in 1999 at the International Fair of Galiza, Spain, and it was also a prize- winner, in 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009 and 2011 at the Contest of the “Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region”. Since 1987 Diogo Teixeira Coelho has continued the family tradition of Vinho Verde production. Diogo was honoured with the title of “The Grape Grower of the year 2008”, by the “Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region”.
    Despite the use of modern technology related to oenology, the traditional wine producing techniques have been maintained. The picking by hand and the treading of the grapes as well as the use of the 100 year old stone tanks is carried out by local people with a heritage of experience. The preservation of the vineyard environment has also been of prime importance. Since 1998 we have adhered to the use of products which are environmentally friendly.