Farm in Amarante with virtual tour

Property Identification:

A rural estate with active wine production, located in one of the most beautiful valleys of Portugal, the Tâmega River Valley.

The property spans 8.2 hectares on west/south-facing slopes, planted with vineyards approximately 3 to 5 years old, still in the growing phase but which had their first wine production in 2021.

The estate is completely self-sufficient in terms of water supply, utilizing boreholes and natural springs, which are directed and channeled throughout the slope of the property to supply water to the entire vineyard. It also fills a natural swimming pool of about 50 m², located mid-slope, overlooking the Tâmega Valley and perfectly aligned with the sunset.

Location:

Situated about 40 minutes from cities such as Porto, Guimarães, or Vila Real, this estate is in a municipality well-connected by excellent roadways and different public transportation options. Relevant facilities like the airport or the Port of Leixões are easily accessible for those residing in or visiting this location:

• A4 Highway - 5.5 km
• Amarante - 8.0 km
• Porto - 62.0 km
• Porto Airport - 65.0 km

Urban Development Project:

The estate is in the final approval stage of a tourism project, currently pending only approval from RAN, having already received the green light from the competent City Hall and Turismo de Portugal.

The project under review is for a rural hotel focused on wine tourism, aiming to create a tourism enterprise where visitors can engage with the local synergies through the vineyards, leisure and spa areas, wine tasting spaces, and pedestrian walkways designed to further enhance the estate's dynamics. Tourists will be accommodated in 18 small bungalows positioned in various spots across the estate, surrounded by vineyards and benefiting from the fantastic view over the Tâmega River. The bungalows will also be supported by a restaurant on a plateau, facing west, offering magnificent views of the estate, the valley, and the river.

Wine Information:

Regarding the wine production, the vineyard includes the grape varieties Alvarinho, Loureiro, Espadeiro, Vinhão, Avesso, and Arinto, covering a total vineyard area of 34,778 m². For the 2023 harvest, the vineyards produced:

• Loureiro: 12,000 L
• Alvarinho: 5,500 L
• Blend of Varieties (Avesso and Arinto): 5,000 L
• Rosé (Espadeiro and Vinhão): 1,900 L

According to the winemaker who closely monitors the vineyard, the production estimate for the next 3 to 4 years is around 120 barrels per year.

In this location, like the landscapes, the wine is also "Verde." Integrated within the Entre Douro e Minho region — as it is popularly known — the municipality where this estate is located is a fruitful part of the Demarcated Region of Vinho Verde, distinct from others due to its terroir and the predominant use of its native grape varieties.

This estate, situated on the banks of the Tâmega River, prides itself on meeting all the favorable conditions for the development of high-quality white grape varieties. The granite soils, the greater thermal amplitudes than most of the region, with hotter summers, and its connection with the Atlantic and the Tâmega breezes, contribute to the production of unique wines appreciated by both national consumers and tourists or visitors.