Carcavelos Wines

The vineyards of Carcavelos DOC, in the western region of Lisbon, produce few wines because their lands are increasingly coveted by real estate developers in Lisbon. Main varieties: Arinto, Fernão Pires (white), Aragonez, Touriga (red).

Smallest wine region

DOC Carcavelos is the smallest wine region in Portugal, with ha of vineyards.

Variety of Breeds

For the production of the Carcavelos wine, several national grape varieties are used: Boal Branco, Malvasia Fina, Ratinho, Seara Nova, Arinto, Rabo de Ovelha, Trincadeira, Castelao, Amostrinha, Galego Dourado, Negra Mole and Preto Martinho, among others breeds.

White liqueur wines

The DOC Carcavelos white wines have a beautiful color between yellowish and golden-laden straw. As for the aroma, it is possible to notice the absence of defect, being slightly fruity (white); Aroma with a certain distinction, fine or typical and distinct or typical intense aroma.

Red wines Carcavelos

As for the red wine, it has a color between ruby and topaz, being a delicate wine, velvety, with a certain almondy aroma, with accentuated perfume and characteristic with the aging.

Featured Quintas

Quinta da Ribeira and Quinta dos Pesos, at Caparide.