Unforgettable
Experiences
Let yourself be taken by the Douro hills, by the views and by the various activities the river itself has to offer! In addition, don’t forget to take part in our wine-tasting sessions, featuring the Quinta´s own products.
Many have passed through the Quinta and were blown away by its beauty and charm
Let yourself be taken by the Douro hills, by the views and by the various activities the river itself has to offer! In addition, don’t forget to take part in our wine-tasting sessions, featuring the Quinta´s own products.

James Forrester
He drew incredible maps of the Douro valley as well as stunning paintings in watercolour, one of which was painted on the property.

Ramalho Ortigão
A friend of Bernardo da Silveira, who in his book “As Farpas” described the Quinta´s view.



1865
The most difficult era for the Quinta of Valdalágea due to the spread of Phylloxera
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.