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About Us |
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Quinta da Basília is an ancient estate in the heart of Douro Valley, producing high quality wines. |
| It is located on the right bank of the river Douro, halfway between Régua and Pinhão, near the village of Gouvinhas. |
Quinta
da Basília covers about 30 hectares of vineyards with different sun
exposures. The vineyards are rated “A” (the highest in the Douro
Demarcated Region) and are between 30 years old and over 100 years old.
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The main grape varieties planted are:
- Touriga Nacional (25%);
- Touriga Franca (25%);
- Tinta Roriz (20%);
- Tinta Barroca (12%);
- Sousão (8%);
- Very old vines with mixed grape varieties (10%).
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| Sitting on a privileged
location in the Douro Demarcated Region, this estate has been in the
family of Mercedes and Manuel Lebres for over half a century. |
It is a family project and our efforts are about innovation.
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