The Vineyard
Touriga Nacional
Wine Regions in Portugal
We are in the heart of the Dao region which is increasingly popular internationally.
Dao Wines
A selection of some of the best wines from the Dao region. This was for a wine tasting in the guest bungalow.
Wine spectator 2016
Dao wines get decent prices internationally.
Grapes 2021
Touriga Nacional is the typical variety of this region. It gives a full bodied, rich purple red.
Vineyard 2016
The Tinto Roriz vines at two years old.
Vine growth 2021
Two weeks rain while I’m in Holland and I return to this.
Grape harvest team 2012
A quick lunch and then back to picking
Vindima 2012
The 2012 harvest. The vineyard has since been replanted with new vines and trellising.
A full trailer load from the 2012 “vindima”
Soil Improvement
Composted chicken manure for the replanted vineyard
Grapes 2020
A lunch with a wine maker and enthusiasts.
Wine tasting in Abrigo da Floresta Restaurant with Pedro Perreira
Vila Nova de Tazem
Wines from the local adega
Tasting a neighbours wine.
Our neighbour makes a very good natural wine in his small adega.
Wine Glasses
A relaxing glass of wine in the late afternoon.