Located in Moreira, Monção, Quinta da Torre — formerly known as Paço or Quinta da Bemposta — is a property deeply rooted in history. Over the centuries, it has oscillated between periods of great prestige and decline, until its recent rebirth in full splendour, driven by the vision of one of Portugal’s most dynamic and innovative winemakers and producers: Anselmo Mendes. A native of Monção, he knows, breathes and interprets this territory like few others.

Quinta da Torre spans approximately 50 hectares of vineyards and includes a remarkable 15th-century manor house, distinguished by its three towers. In medieval times, wines produced here were shipped to England and Northern Europe, attesting to an early export vocation and a reputation that the present seeks to honour and expand.
Today, the focus is on Alvarinho — the emblematic white grape variety that finds in the Monção and Melgaço region exceptional conditions to express its full versatility and complexity. This is the result of a unique combination: mountains that shield the vineyards from harsh Atlantic influences, the geology and structure of the soils, and the human factor — an indispensable cultural layer shaping knowledge, decisions and identity. Together, these elements give rise to wines of remarkable precision and depth.

The estate is open to visits and wine tourism, offering an experience that goes far beyond tasting. Exploring a house with more than 600 years of history, set within a striking landscape dotted with 16th-century granaries and millenary olive trees, would already justify the journey. Added to this are the wines, local products to discover and savour, and the Alvarinho Experience Centre, located in the space of the former and legendary winery — a place where past and present meet in a particularly harmonious way.