{"title":"Quinta da Romaneira | Douro Valley","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Quinta_da_Romaneira_Property.jpg?v=1784492081\" alt=\"An arial view of the Quinta da Romaneira estate on the banks of the River Douro\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuinta da Romaneira\u003c\/b\u003e stands as a titan of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eDouro Valley\u003c\/b\u003e, a sprawling four-hundred-hectare estate commanding three kilometres of river frontage. Its steep, terraced vineyards hold the coveted 'A' classification, marking them as some of the most distinguished soils for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003ePortuguese wine\u003c\/b\u003e production. The unique microclimates and sun exposures across these rugged hillsides allow the estate to cultivate native grape varieties with remarkable concentration and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile the region is historically renowned for fortified styles, this estate has garnered immense acclaim for its unfortified \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003edry red and white wines\u003c\/b\u003e. The winemaking beautifully balances age-old techniques with modern precision. Grapes are processed using temperature-controlled stainless steel lagares, an innovation that mimics the gentle extraction of traditional foot treading while offering absolute control over the fermentation. This meticulous approach highlights the pure, untamed character of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"502\"\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"520\"\u003eTinta Roriz\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"537\"\u003eTouriga Francesa\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe site possesses a rich viticultural heritage dating back to the eighteenth century, famously achieving prestige when its 1861 and 1863 vintages became the first \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eSingle Quinta Ports\u003c\/b\u003e ever auctioned at Christie's. A new era of excellence began in 2004 when the property was acquired by a group led by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"301\"\u003eChristian Seely\u003c\/b\u003e, celebrated for his revitalisation of neighbouring prestige estates. Under this ownership, the estate cemented its modern legacy by constructing a state-of-the-art winery built two-thirds underground, providing a naturally cool, stable environment that ensures every bottle ages with pristine elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUINTA DA ROMANEIRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Quinta_da_Romaneira_Entrance_Gates.jpg?v=1784492366","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/quinta-da-romaneira.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}