Vila Boa de Quires owes its name to Portugal’s first king, Dom Afonso Henriques, who named it so in recognition of the region’s production of excellent wines. Later, Vila Boa de Quires was granted to the House of Braganza as part of the marriage alliance between the daughter of Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira and Dom Afonso, son of King João I.
Casa de Vila Boa
Citrine color, floral aroma with fresh vegetal notes, where orange blossom stands out, along with citrus and tropical fruit hints. Light and fresh on the palate, full of minerality. Pairs well with starters, seafood, and all kinds of salads.
Technical Sheet
- Grape varieties: Trajadura; Arinto; Loureiro
- Harvest: 2022
- Origin: Portugal
- Palate: Long finish, strongly marked by orange blossom.
- Serving temperature: 8–10°C
- Alcohol content: 12%
- pH: 3,3
- Total acidity: 7,0
- Residual sugar: <1,5 g/L
Casa de Vila Boa Alvarinho
Bright citrine color, with an intense and elegant aroma featuring citrus notes and subtle tropical fruit. Pairs well with starters, grilled fish, and Chinese cuisine.
Technical Sheet
- Grape variety: 100% Alvarinho
- Harvest: 2022
- Origin: Portugal
- Palate: Full-bodied and smooth, typical of the Alvarinho variety, with good structure, fresh acidity, and a mineral touch. Long finish, with light citrus fruit notes and great elegance.
- Serving temperature: 8–10°C
- Alcohol content: 13,5%
- pH: 3,3
- Total acidity: 5,2
- Residual sugar: <1,5 g/L
Casa de Vila Boa Trajadura
Very bright citrine color, a youthful aroma with well-ripened fruit in a fresh tropical style, balanced with mineral notes, resulting in a broad and harmonious ensemble. Pairs well with fatty fish and sushi.
Technical Sheet
- Grape variety: 100% Trajadura
- Harvest: 2022
- Origin: Portugal
- Palate: A creamy, rich, and elegant wine, intense and with a very persistent finish.
- Serving temperature: 10°C
- Alcohol content: 12,6%
- pH: 3,3
- Total acidity: 5,3
- Residual sugar: <1,5 g/L
The House
Located in Vila Boa de Quires, in the Marco de Canaveses region, Casa de Vila Boa is one of the most imposing manor houses in the area. With its austere façade and a beautiful tower that gives it the appearance of a fortress, the house of the Albuquerque de Vasconcelos Lencastre family dates back at least to the 14th century, as confirmed by various documents from that time. Always in the hands of the same family, it also features an impressive example of Baroque-era construction: the unfinished façade of a manor house known as Obras do Fidalgo, built in the mid-18th century by António de Vasconcelos Carvalho e Menezes.
Spanning over 200 hectares and reorganized in 1973, Casa de Vila Boa now has around 30 hectares of vineyards, predominantly planted with traditional grape varieties from the region, notably Alvarinho, Avesso, Loureiro, Trajadura, Arinto, Sauvignon Blanc, Vinhão, and Touriga Nacional. Both white and red Vinho Verde wines, labeled under the estate’s name, are clear evidence of the quality passed down by its predecessors.
GALLERY
Culture
The climate here is distinctly Atlantic, with Mediterranean influences. And while the winters can be harsh, the summers are marked by intense heat. The granite soils complete the picture, helping to explain why wines of such high quality are produced in this region.
The local grape varieties are particularly well suited to the soil and climate conditions shaped by the Douro’s proximity, resulting in wines that pair beautifully with the region’s traditional cuisine—especially dishes like oven-roasted goat and lamprey Bordelaise-style.
Vine cultivation on the estate predates even its architectural heritage. Vila Boa de Quires was originally called “Boa” (“Good”), named in 1159 by Portugal’s first king, Dom Afonso Henriques, in honor of the exceptional quality of the vineyards found there.
Winery
Tourism
CASA DE VILA BOA features a space created with total dedication to wine and everything that surrounds this unique world. It includes a small wine museum and a space decorated with inspiration drawn entirely from the wine industry.
This venue hosts a wide range of events where wine always takes center stage.
From conferences and exhibitions of various regional products to wine-themed lunches and dinners, the space has welcomed all kinds of activities dedicated to celebrating wine.
Most recently, a wine tasting introduction course was held, aimed at enthusiasts eager to deepen their knowledge of wine.
The course covered topics such as the senses involved in tasting, common wine faults, types of aromas, wine service and storage, and an introduction to the region’s main grape varieties. Participants also had the opportunity to visit a winery as part of the program.
