Villa Oeiras

Oeiras, Portugal

Winemaker Pedro Sa

Region Lisboa

Country Portugal

Soil Type Sand, Limestone & Clay

Main Varieties Galego Dourado & Arinto

Nestled in the Oeiras valley, just 10kms west of Lisbon, are 18 Ha of vineyards overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This land, a farm, and a magnificent palace were once the estate of the Marquis de Pombal, Portugal’s most notable 18^th century statesman and prime minister.

It now belongs to the Oeiras Municipality and sits at the heart of the Carcavelos DOC. The Villa Oeiras project was established in 2001, under the direction and curation of the knowledgeable and irrepressible Alexandre Lisboa. It was the Municipality’s mission to revitalise the Carcavelos heritage, restore and expand the vineyards, and re-establish the winemaking and ageing of an almost-forgotten style of fortified wine.

It has required years of diligence and patience in the making of these unique wines, but now we are able to enjoy their special characteristics.

The Villa Oeiras winery, Adega do Casal da Manteiga, is right in the heart of the vineyards. Once barrelled, the wines are aged in the old Palacio do Marques de Pombal’s winery.

www.villaoeiras.com