Esporão - Quinta dos Murças

Nestled on the right bank of the river Douro, between Régua and Pinhão, Esporão - Quinta dos Murças is a timeless testament to the grandeur of traditional Portuguese wine making. Surrounded by a verdant landscape of terraced vineyards that date back to the 16th century, the winery bears an indelible imprint of its rich history and heritage.

Commended for their simple yet astute approach towards sustainable viticulture, Quinta dos Murças meticulously maintains a portfolio of native Portuguese grape varieties. These winemakers transcend convention by hand-picking their grapes and using traditional foot treading techniques to create wines that embody the unique terroir.

The estate radiates an invigorating blend of tranquillity and allure. Its traditional stone lagares and aging cellars impeccably align with the innovative wine tourism experiences that it offers. These range from delightful tastings and wine courses to immersive vineyard tours and olive harvesting programmes, solidifying Quinta dos Murças' significance on Portugal’s enotourism map.

The highlight of their offerings, however, is their assortment of wines. The “Assobio” - a delightful blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca, is characterized by minuteness, freshness, elegance and profundity. Their coveted “Reserva” strives to epitomize the unique character and potential of their oldest vineyards, revealing an expressive and well-structured wine exhibiting a splendid depth of fruity and spicy notes.

Added to the latter are a pleasing range of Olive oils of exceptional quality, a manifestation of the estate's fervour for quality and perseverance towards sustainability.

In essence, Esporão - Quinta dos Murças is a prestigious beacon in Portugal’s vinicultural scenario, a picturesque hymn to the art of winemaking where tradition inextricably intertwines with innovative approaches to producing world-class wines and their ownership of the entire process from the vineyard, to the winery and to your glass, ensures this.

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