Quinta do Monte Xisto

A presence full of rich and passionate stories highlighting its relevant contribution to the development of Douro wines, dry wines.

Fernando Nicolau de Almeida, João's father, was the creator of Barca Velha from Casa Ferreira. Later, João was committed in the study and modernization of Douro viticulture and winemaking giving rise to the Duas Quintas wines from Casa Ramos Pinto.

Today, together with his sons, he produces Quinta do Monte Xisto wine, which is based on organic and biodynamic agriculture. The estate is located in the Upper Douro, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, on the left bank of the Douro River. It has a total area of 40ha, 10ha planted. It was always clear to the family that maintaining the biodiversity of the terroir was of fundamental importance, as much for the vines themselves as for the region.