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Douro - Quinta do Pôpa

Every man has his dream - Luis Pato

 

 

"(...) Every man has his dream. Born in Douro region, Zeca do Pôpa, had the dream of owning a Quinta in the best place of the world, in one of the oldest wine regions in the world. In 2003, Zeca obtained his “piece ” of the Douro and bought his Quinta which at the time was called Quinta do Vidiedo, located in Adorigo – Tabuaço. The winery is situated in one of the oldest wine regions in the world, home to all his childhood memories. He started to buy some small parcels, very usual in the northern Portuguese agriculture structure, and joining them into a single Quinta. 

Honoring his father, which nickname was “Pôpa”, for his joy in sharing his life with his friends, he gave his name to this Quinta, built with great enthusiasm and economical effort he honored his father. We remember as if it were yesterday, placing both our feet on the Douro… surrendering… to its people, its history and “terroir”. The magic continues as each day we find the glowing pride in his eyes and at some stage a tear of happiness and another of longing… and the greatest lesson is that all men have is own dream. It is from this strength and perseverance that his and his father’s dream was fulfilled by us and for us. The dream continues…” (Pôpa Grandchildren)

 

 

That’s the way QUINTA do PÔPA was born, located in the left side of Douro River, on a privileged location and only counting with the best Douro wine qualifications on his side. If in this Quinta was possible to make the best Port Wines, it was the option of his owner to plant it with the best Portuguese grapes varieties, where Tinta Roriz is the predominant one, and Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão and, of course, a big percentage of Touriga Nacional. The dream has become reality with the truly enthusiasm that Zeca do Pôpa has putted in this entire journey.