He drew incredible maps of the Douro valley as well as stunning paintings in watercolour, one of which was painted on the property.
A friend of Bernardo da Silveira, who in his book “As Farpas” described the Quinta´s view.
A writer and a journalist, born in Porto. Raised by his grandmother and studied law at the University of Coimbra. He was one of Eça de Queirós´ professors, with whom he wrote one of the first crime stories in Portuguese literary history.
A friend of Bernardo da Silveira, who in his book “As Farpas” described the Quinta´s view.
An English businessman, and the first Baron of Forrester, a title which was given to him by D. Fernando ll in 1855.
He drew incredible maps of the Douro valley as well as stunning paintings in watercolour, one of which was painted on the property. A close friend to the property´s first owners, evident in his portrait of the same.
Cecília Sandeman and Bernardo da Silveira were property owners during the most difficult time in the history of the Douro vineyards. Despite this, they were able to overcome the difficulties associated with the outbreak and after a few years increased production to higher levels than before the phylloxera.
O trisavô dos actuais proprietários era casado com Cecília Sandeman, pertencente à tão conhecida família produtora de bebidas espirituosas.
