Quinta Do Popa: A historical winemaker house.

Quinta Do Popa is owned by a family that has passed its legacy down through the generations doing what they do best; wine. Since this producer house was founded, its objective has been to extend its brand to each region of the world. And, they have known how to do it very well. They have always taken care of the quality of their products. The grapes from its harvests are collected by specialists who give it the ideal treatment to obtain wines so exquisite that they conquer the most demanding palates.At Quinta Do Popa, they pay special attention even to the weather. Its grapes go through a maturation process under a sun with enough heat to give it that texture, color and flavor of its emblematic drinks. Besides, it is one of the few winemaker houses that has maintained the use of such sophisticated and traditional methods as the pisa a pie (traditional food treading), which ensures a better acquisition of the most delicious extracts of the fruit.All its raw materials are selected with great care. Its vineyards are protected and fed by the majesty of the Douro river, especially those considered heritage because of their 80 years of work. The collectors explore them daily to obtain only that fruit that meets the quality requirements and, additionally, maintains the historical touch that only Douro grape varieties possess.Among its most renowned products are its special editions, among which we can find the following:- Papo red wine: an exquisite wine of beautiful color with vanilla aroma and butter notes. It is complex but fresh and elegant, and its flavor has hints of tobacco and wood. It is a tribute to Luis Pato.- Popa tinto Doce: It is a wine created in honor of the women of the family. Its color is deep violet and it smells of red berries and strawberry jam. It is fine and discreet, with a level of acidity that balances its flavors.- Quinta Do Popa HOMENAGEM: A tribute to Francisco Ferreira (PÔPA). It is a ruby colored wine. Its aroma is very diverse, with hints of menthol and notes of highly ripened fruit (blackberry and black plum). It is exquisite on the palate, has good volume and a slightly toasted flavor thanks to the wooden barrels in which it is macerated.
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