Quinta de Lemos Unveils 6 New Wines

Quinta de Lemos, nestled in Silgueiros at the heart of the Dão Demarcated Region, has introduced six new wines from the 2016 harvest to the market, celebrating the occasion with a food pairing event showcasing the best of regional gastronomy. Under the guidance of winemaker Hugo Chaves, the Dona Georgina, Dona Santana, Jaen, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional wines stand out for their commitment to indigenous grape varieties and reflect the excellence of Dão winemaking.

Produced with meticulous attention to detail, the wines from this harvest have been carefully aged for eight years. Hugo Chaves highlights that the climatic conditions of 2016, marked by significant temperature variations and a dry summer, resulted in complex and balanced wines with unique characteristics. Quinta de Lemos presented four single-varietal wines – Alfrocheiro, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional – and two blends, Dona Georgina and Dona Santana, reinforcing its commitment to quality and exclusivity.

The launch was accompanied by a fitting gastronomic celebration, uniting six chefs who prepared an exclusive menu, with a dish designed for each wine. Diogo Rocha, executive chef of the 1 Michelin-starred Mesa de Lemos restaurant, invited Henrique Sampaio Ferreira, Luís Almeida, Hugo Marques, João Ferreira, and Marco Marques to join this experience, creating dishes that highlight the richness of regional flavors. Among the creations, the codfish confit paired with Alfrocheiro and the Lafões veal that accompanied the Touriga Nacional stand out, demonstrating the harmony between the wines and Dão cuisine.

Quinta de Lemos’s philosophy is based on valuing the terroir, with granitic and sandy soils protected by the Estrela, Caramulo, Buçaco, and Nave mountains. Integrated pest management and the absence of irrigation reflect a commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation. Only 20% of the grapes are used, ensuring exceptional quality in every bottle.

In addition to single-varietal wines, Quinta de Lemos pays homage to the women of the family with iconic wines such as Dona Georgina and Dona Santana, which join other iconic references. In 2022, the family celebrated the men of their lineage with the launch of ‘3 Armandos,’ a wine that brings together three generations around a legacy of excellence.

The presentation of the 2016 harvest reaffirms Quinta de Lemos’s position as one of the leading producers in Dão, standing out both for the quality of its wines and for its ability to integrate regional gastronomy into a complete and unforgettable wine experience.