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Portugal
Co-exhibitor of Douro and Port Wines | IVDP
Although the Quevedo Family has been producing Port Wine for more than 5 generations, the actual company was only founded in 1993. This makes us one of the most recent Port Wine Houses from the Douro. With less than 30 years of existence, we feel we are at the beginning of our journey and every day is a fresh page added to what we like to do most: explore all the ways wines can be enjoyed.
The Quevedo family’s lineage in viticulture traces back five generations. The first Quevedo vines were lovingly planted by Abel Gouveia Costa in 1889, in Valongo dos Azeites, S. João da Pesqueira. Abel’s legacy was carried forward by his son, Raul Gouveia Costa, who expanded the family’s wine business. The torch then passed to his son-in-law, João Batista Quevedo, who not only extended the vineyards to new estates but also instilled a profound love for winemaking in his son, Oscar Quevedo.Beatriz‘s family also had its roots in the Carrazeda district, contributing to the family’s rich viticultural heritage. Quinta da Alegria has been handed down through generations and continues to hold a pivotal position today.
By the end of the 1970′s, Oscar and Beatriz Quevedo decided to start a family at S. João Pesqueira, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Both descended from families with a long history in growing grapes and making Port wines. Oscar Sr. embarked on a mission to modernize the family’s winemaking facilities, eventually building the initial Quevedo winery, which is currently also undergoing expansion and remodeling. Over the years, the family has cultivated 100 hectares of vineyards and 25 hectares of organic olive groves, nurturing the land and their legacy. It wasn’t until 1993 that the Quevedo brand was officially founded, marking a new era for the family as they began bottling Port wines under their own label, thanks to Portugal’s entry into the EU in 1986.
Having grown between vines and barrels, Cláudia and Oscar Quevedo (Jr.) followed their parents’ steps into the family business. Cláudia Quevedo graduated in Enology at the University of Vila Real, in 1998. Since then, she makes the Port wines at Quevedo. Oscar Quevedo (Jr.), with a background in Economics and having worked in Finance in Switzerland and in Spain, joined the family in 2009. He currently oversees Quevedo’s sales operations across over 40 countries.
It doesn’t matter how well you work the grapes at the winery unless the origin of the grapes is the very best. The most important legacy that we received from our ancestors was the learning that wine is made in the vineyard. For this reason, we cultivate 100 hectares of vineyards, plus 25 hectares of organic olive groves, across five properties in the Douro valley, from the sub-regions of Cima Corgo. This diversity provides grapes of varying aromas and flavors that help us craft distinct wines and unforgettble experiences along the way. Our ancestors’ passion for viticulture and respect for the land around us drive us every day to cultivate a sustainable legacy for generations to come.
With deep respect for the environment and its natural cycles, we began growing our vines organically in 2012. Since then, we have gradually expanded our organic production area, drawing on ancient wisdom traditions while investing in state-of-the-art equipment. This has enabled us to progressively reduce the use of artificial chemicals on our other properties, minimizing our environmental impact and allowing the essence of the local territory to prevail. Our vineyard has become a sanctuary for beneficial insects, pollinators and native plants, providing a safe haven in the midst of the ever-expanding human footprint. This rich biodiversity is not just a spectacle to behold – it improves the health of our vineyards and, in turn, the quality of the wines you enjoy. Cheers!
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