QUINTA DO PINTO Lisboa

Quinta do Pinto is a family-owned estate located just north of the coastal Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Established in the 17th C, it has been owned by the Cardoso-Pinto family for 100 years. They believe in respect to terroir and minimal intervention in winemaking. Soils are Jurassic clay and limestone, wines are crafted from local varietals of Touriga Nacional and Arinto, among others, and aged in concrete. Situated at Merceana, in the heart of the Lisbon Wine Region, Quinta do Anjo extends over 250 acres, surrounding a 17th century manor house adjacent to a cellar of traditional outline.More than half of the property has already been planted with vineyards, accommodating the nearly two dozen varieties that provide the basis for the 'business cards' of the house - the wines 'Vinhas do Lasso', 'Terras do Anjo', 'Qta do Pinto' and 'Quinta do Pinto - Grande Escolha'. In the remaining area, preference will be given to Portuguese varieties.Legend has it that the wine produced here two centuries ago, being so outstanding in the region, was worth more Pintos, the gold Products coin in circulation during the reign of John V. The property's wine still became Estate Collection Lisboa Branco famous in European courts. In addition, a Mr. Pinto was once a charismatic foreman of the property, well versed in viticulture and enology and, since then, the estate has Estate Collection Lisboa Tinto been referred in the region as 'the Pinto'. A happy coincidence, Pinto is also the last Vinhas do Lasso Lisboa Branco surname of the present owners. 'Quinta do Pinto' thus became the name of our wine Vinhas do Lasso Lisboa Tinto project and also of one of the wines we proudly produce.

Owner : António Afonso Lasso de la Vega Cardoso Pinto and family

Total acres planted : 63 acres

Varietals planted : A combination of native varieties (including Touriga Nacional and Arinto) and international varieties (