Description
Extraordinary wine-producing estate, located in the protected geographical region of Douro (Douro DO). Just 1 km from the historic center of Vila Flor and 1.5 km from the highway connecting Spain (only 30 minutes to the border) and Porto (just 90 minutes away), this property offers a privileged location. Stretching over 6.7 hectares, this estate stands out for its history and distinctive character. In 2001, two demarcation pillars were discovered on the territory, marking the first protected wine-growing geographical region in the world – Douro. The cellar is believed to have belonged to the grandson of Marquês de Pombal, Portugal's prime minister in the 18th century, responsible for introducing state control and management of wine and Port wine production in the region. With a balanced varietal composition of red and white wines, including Viosinho, Gouveio or Douro, Rabigato, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca, this estate features a total built area of approximately 3000 square meters. Among the buildings, you'll find the cellars with 4 rooms, the main residential building on the 1st floor with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, living room, and a covered terrace of 167 square meters, along with a 62-square-meter terrace. Additionally, there's a two-story guardhouse, a fermentation and wine-making workshop, a guest house atop the hill, a dovecote with 250 nests, a water pressure unit with a swimming pool, 2 underground cellars for 10,000 bottles (one in a rocky grotto), 2 above-ground warehouses, and 3 auxiliary buildings and offices. The infrastructure of this estate is complete, with full electrification, 3 underground wells with water, internal water supply network throughout the territory, 3 cumulative water pools, and paved paths that run through the entire vineyard. The cultivated and registered vineyard outside IVDP covers an area of 5.37 hectares. Enjoy the classification for the production of Port Wine according to the IVDP system, as well as a yield of 10,000 kg per hectare, classified as class D. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a property with a rich and immersive history in the heart of Douro, with the chance to live in the inspiring ambiance of this wine-producing estate and immerse yourself in the wine-making tradition and breathtaking beauty of the Douro.
