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The Sparkling Wines of Quinta da Raza

There is no shortage of books or websites that attribute the creation of the famous sparkling wine to the French Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon

Seafood Açorda

It’s such a pleasure to bring Portuguese traditions to the table. One of our favorite family meals is

Different times, same enchanting experience: the 2025 harvest

Long gone are the days when the Romans introduced the cultivation of vines and encouraged the development of viticulture and

Raza-Style Octopus Rice

In our family, it's in our blood to want to receive well - and receiving well means having good wine and

Quinta da Raza Avesso Alvarinho Selected Harvest

Created from a symbiotic relationship between two great Portuguese white grape varieties, one almost unknown and the other, who knows,

Summer in the Vineyard: how the vines prepared for the harvest

Summer is one of the most vibrant periods in the vineyard. It's the last stage before the harvest when the

Spaghetti with prawns

This is a dish that combines wine and the sea, ideal for the summer, which is just around the corner.

Which vinho verde wines go well with fish and seafood?

If there's a season when fish and seafood become even more important, it's summer! And Vinho Verde wines fit the bill

Myths and misunderstandings about Vinho Verde

Few wine regions are given to as many misunderstandings as the Vinho Verde Region. In this text we try to

Vinho Verde - a style, a color or a Region?

The name given to our wine region - Vinhos Verdes - often leads to confusion and misunderstandings. Indeed,

White Wines in Portugal and the World

At Quinta da Raza there are white wines for all tastes and different profiles. Our ranges - Raza,
Sustainability at Quinta da Raza

The Social Sustainability of Quinta da Raza

Sustainability at Quinta da Raza, in its fullest sense, does not only include environmental actions, but also extends to
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Harvest 2024

The seasons in the temperate zones of the planet, and particularly in Portugal, bring with them changes in temperature and

Quinta da Raza Vineyards Collection

An estate that produces wine can include one or more vineyards, contain one or more grape varieties and produce various types of wine.

Perfect wines for summer!

Summer is the time for garden parties, picnics and days at the beach, accompanied by a light wine.

The Avesso grape variety

Also known as Bornal, Bornão, Borral or Borraçal Branco, the Avesso variety is distinguished by its name. The word

Bâtonnage, resuspension of wine lees

Much has been discussed over the years about bâtonnage, its effects on wine and its advantages

The Arinto grape variety

The Arinto variety is, according to the Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes, "cultivated practically throughout the region with the

Pairing Wine with Food

One of the fundamental principles behind the best pairing is to understand the food and wine you are serving by analyzing their basic components

The Vinhão grape variety

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

The grapevine’s annual lifecycle

There are twelve months in the year, but for only eight or so can we see any activity on the vine. The budding The budding

Vine pruning, a whole art to master!

Legend has it that an old, somewhat negligent winemaker once let his donkey graze on his land.

Quinta da Raza and Sustainability

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

Harvest 2023

We've finally finished the harvest. We're so happy we feel like we have wings on our feet! This harvest was demanding, we almost had to

Wine Tourism at Quinta da Raza

There are various and diverse definitions of wine tourism. From a narrower perspective, wine tourism essentially involves visits to vineyards, wineries, etc.

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

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

SAUD'ARTE - Social Inclusion Project

Project in partnership with TEQUE - Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de Basto. In this social project, in which

Taste, mix and have fun

What is a blended wine? The blend is a specific feature of many Portuguese wines. Well, believe it or not,

Autumn at Quinta da Raza

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

The  harvest at Quinta da Raza

Harvesting the grapes is far from an easy task for the producers, who have to wait for the right moment to do it and only then

What wines to drink in summer?

What wines to drink in summer? Summer calls for light, versatile wines served chilled. At this time of year, most

The Gouveio grape variety

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

The Padeiro variety in Basto

If there's one thing that's not lacking in Portugal, it's imagination to name the wide variety of grape varieties that exist

The Basto sub-region

The Basto sub-region is the most inland of the Vinho Verde region. It was created in 2001 to differentiate the

The Alvarinho variety

Pruning! One of the most important stages in viticulture

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

grape variety - Azal

Azal is a quality grape variety grown in the Vinho Verde region. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was

PET NAT - The ancestral method

Pet Nat is an increasingly popular wine. And for good reason! Forget everything you've ever

Winter Whites - going against tradition

It may be colder and rainier, the days may be short, but we shouldn't be afraid to drink white wine

The  harvest at Quinta da Raza

When we start a new wine-growing year, we can never guess the date of the harvest, which usually takes place between August and October, depending on the year.

"THE PAINTER" - The beginning of grape ripening

When the vines wake up from their winter rest, they first try to develop their herbaceous organs (branches, leaves, flowers, etc.).

Rosé wine - How is it made?

How is it produced? Colored white wine? White and red grapes? Only red grapes? These questions are frequently asked and deserve answers!

How to taste wine

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

Planting of the new "Raza de Baixo" vineyard

Start again in 3... 2... 1... "Thank you! Thank you for the emotions and memories you gave us". These will certainly be the words

Lamprey à Bordalesa - a traditional dish of excellence in Minho gastronomy

Known for its centuries-old fishing tradition, the Minho region is proud of the years of artisanal fishing in the "pesqueiras". These buildings

How Quinta da Raza experienced 2020

At Quinta da Raza we don't fold our arms in times of adversity! In fact, with over 250 years of

Cod with everyone

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

World Wine Tourism Day at Quinta da Raza

European Wine Tourism Day was established in 2009 by RECEVIN - the European Network of Wine Cities and is marked by

2020: Harvests exceed expectations

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

Quinta da Raza presents wine tourism experiences and its vinho verde wines in Sweden

QUINTA DA RAZA is pleased to announce that our Quinta has recently been published on the website winetourism.com. We are delighted

Harvest 2020 - What can we expect from vinho verde?

This is the high point of the year at Quinta da Raza, the reaping of the fruits of many months of work and

How have Portuguese wines adapted to this new global context?

There is no sector that has somehow remained indifferent to this global pandemic. With several countries suffering

The Vinho Verde wines which match with summer

With summer upon us, our taste buds crave new sensations! And with temperatures rising, there's

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

Would you like to be the author of the label for a special edition of Quinta da Raza?

Show your creativity and sign the special edition of Quinta da Raza's new "Petillant Naturel" wine. Take part until

Varietal or blend wine - Discover the main differences

If you have a particular taste for wine, the terms blend and varietal won't be unfamiliar to you. However,

The ideal Portuguese wines for Valentine's Day

No one is indifferent to love in February! In the most romantic month of the year, passion hangs in the air and brings

Campaign: Turn Your Taste Buds… Upside Down!

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