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2024 Harvest

The seasons in the planet's temperate zones, particularly in Portugal, bring with them changes in temperature and daylight hours over

The Avesso grape variety

Also known as Bornal, Bornão, Borral, or Borraçal Branco, the Avesso grape variety is first and foremost distinguished by its

Harvest 2023

We finally finished the harvest. We are as happy as a dog with two tails! This harvest was demanding, we

Quinta da Raza Vineyards Collection

A "Quinta” that produces wine can include one or more vineyards, contain one or more grape varieties and produce several

Bâtonnage, resuspension of wine lees.

Much has been discussed over the years about bâtonnage, its effects on wine, its advantages and disadvantages. When a producer

Vinhão Grape Variety

A grape variety from Minho, Vinhão is also known as “Negrão”, “Negrão Pé de Perdiz”, “Espadeiro Preto”, “Tinto da Parada”,

Phenological Stages of Vine G and H – Bunches and Flower Separated Buds

The vine goes through several vegetative stages during its annual cycle. We are now in phases G and H, Bunches

Wine Tourism at Quinta da Raza

There are several diverse definitions of Wine Tourism. From a stricter perspective, Wine Tourism includes, essentially, visits to vineyards, wineries,

“SAUD’ARTE”- A Social Inclusion Project

"SAUD'ARTE" is a partnership between Quinta da Raza and Teque - Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de Basto. In this

Vine pruning, an art to master!

Legend has it that a former winemaker, rather negligent, once let his donkey graze in his vineyards and eat some

Tasting, blending and having fun

What is a wine blend? Blending is a specificity of many Portuguese wines. Believe it or not, the majority of

Autumn at Quinta da Raza

After the harvest, when autumn sets in at Quinta da Raza, work begins to prepare the next harvest. The care

The harvest at Quinta da Raza

For producers, to harvest the grapes is far from an easy task, it is necessary to wait for the right

What wines to drink in summer?

Summer calls for light wines, versatile and served chilled. At this time of year, most of us are in the

Arinto grape variety

The Arinto variety is, according to the Viticulture Commission of the Vinhos Verdes Region, “is grown practically throughout the region

Gouveio grape variety

The Gouveio variety, better known in Minho as Godelho, is an authorized variety for the Vinho Verde Region, but its

The Padeiro in Basto

If there is one thing that Portugal does not lack it is imagination to name the wide variety of grapes

The Basto Sub-Region

The Basto Sub-region is the innermost of the Vinho Verde Region. It was created in 2001 to differentiate the wines

Grape variety – Alvarinho

Alvarinho is a typical Portuguese white wine grape variety. It is one of the most notable and considered by many

Grape variety – Azal

Quinta da Raza is located in the Basto sub-region, which is the most inland area of the Vinho Verde Region.

PET NAT – The ancestral method

Pet Nat is an increasingly popular wine. And for a good reason! Forget everything you've heard about sparkling wines, a

Winter Whites – Going against tradition

It might be cold and rainy, the days might be short, but you should not be afraid to drink white

The grapevine’s annual lifecycle

The year has twelve months, but only for about eight months we can see some activity on the vine.

The harvest at Quinta da Raza

When we start a new viticultural year, we can never guess the date of the harvest, it generally takes place

Perfect wines for summer!

Summer is the time for garden parties, picnics and days at the beach, while enjoying light and refreshing wines.

“O PINTOR” – Beginning of grape ripening

When the vines wake up from their winter rest, first of all, they endeavour to develop their herbaceous organs (twigs,

Rose wine – How is it made?

How is it made? Colored white wine? White and red grapes? Red grape exclusively? These frequently asked questions deserve answers!

Pairing Wine with Food

One of the key principles behind the best pairing is to understand both the food you are serving and the

How to taste wine

Tasting a wine can be a bit daunting. Which method to choose? How to hold a glass of wine? What

Planting the new “Raza de Baixo” vineyard

Restart in 3… 2… 1… "Thank you! Thank you for the emotions and memories you have given us”. These will

Pruning Season! One of the most important operations of the production of grapes

Known as one of the most important cultural operations in the vineyard, pruning is the task that regulates vegetative growth

“Bordalesa” style Lamprey – An excellence traditional dish from the gastronomy of the Minho

Known for its centenary old fishing tradition, the Minho region is proud of its years of artisanal fishing. These ancestral

How we have approached 2020

At Quinta da Raza we don't sit back in times of adversity! In fact, with more than 250 years of

World Wine Tourism Day at Quinta da Raza

World Wine Tourism Day was established in 2009 by RECEVIN- European Wine Cities Network and it is held annually on

2020: The harvest exceeds expectations

The Quinta took on a new life. The vineyards, full of grapes, were ready to be harvested. The transformation process

We present wine tourism experiences and our wines from the Vinho Verde Region in Sweden

Quinta Da Raza are happy to announce that our winery was recently published in the winetourism.com website. We are happy

Harvest 2020 – What can we expect from the Vinho Verde wines?

We are at the highlight of the year at Quinta da Raza, harvesting the fruit resulting from long months of

A memorable summer in the Basto region – Find out what you can do

Like never before, going on holidays in Portugal is the perfect option for some unforgettable relaxation! And the Celorico de

Which Vinho Verde wines pair with fish and seafood?

If there is a season where fish and shellfish gain even more relevance, it is in the summer! And Vinho

The Vinho Verde wines which match with summer

With the summer coming, our palate appeals to new sensations! And with temperatures rising, there is the opportunity to enjoy

How did Portuguese wines adapt to this new world context?

There is no sector that, in any way, has remained indifferent to this global pandemic. With several countries suffering severe

Do you want to be the author of the label of a special edition of Quinta da Raza?

Show your creativity and sign the special edition of the new wine "Petillant Naturel” from Quinta da Raza. Enter the
Bacalhau com todos

Bacalhau com todos (Codfish with all)

In this Christmas recipe, which represents the typical Portuguese Christmas, we join with this dish the intensity, sharing and the

The Social Sustainability of Quinta da Raza

Sustainability is one of the topics on the world's agenda for many reasons. What not everyone is aware of is

Quinta da Raza and Sustainability

Quinta da Raza recently obtained the "Sustainable Winegrowing Portugal" certification. This is an internationally recognized certification, the first to be

Varietal or blend wine – Find out the main differences

If you have a particular taste for wines, the terms blend and varietal will not be foreign to you at

The ideal Portuguese wines for Valentine’s Day

Nobody can ignore love in February! In the most romantic month of the year, passion hangs in the air and

Spaghetti with prawns

This is a dish that joins the wine and the sea. For the autumn days we bring some summer, in
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