Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Hotel Rural Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Pinhão
5085- 222 Covas do Douro
Phone.: + 351. 254 730 430
web: www.quintanova.com/hotel/

The Region

Since 1756 that Douro Valley is the oldest wine region demarcated of the world and since 2001 a world heritage from UNESCO.

Douro Valley has approximately 250.000 ha being 41.000 planted with vineyards. Being such a huge area was divided years ago in tree small areas: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior.

The Estate (Quinta)

Owned by Amorim’s family (www.amorim.com) since the beginning of XXI century this hotel is, by it self, enough reason to visit the Douro Valley.

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is, maybe, one of the most beautiful estates of Douro Valley and with their A level vineyards, is since 1756, part of the oldest wine region demarcated of the world.

The estate is the north part f Douro River and hás 120 ha which 85 of them has vineyards which grapes quality are mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Souzão.

Since it was bought by Amorim’s family and manage by Mrs Luísa Amorim their main target is to produce high quality wines which can equal other great wines of Douro.

The Hotel

It has 11 rooms with a great view to the landscape and to the river and the decoration is highly appropriated to the local.

Inside we can find some rooms with fireworks, kids room, bar as well as, lots of old furniture and artefacts. Outside the little chapel in honour of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the swimming pool, the vineyards and the cellar are places that we shouldn’t miss.

The Food

Not being the main reason to visit the estate we’re sure that we’re going to find here a part of the traditional Portuguese food: Azeitonas do Douro, Sopa de Feijão à Lavrador, Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Cabrito Assado no Forno, Pataniscas de Bacalhau, Peixinhos da Horta, Leite Creme and Aletria are some of the dishes that we can find here.

The Wine
Besides having a few different table and Port wines, Três Pomares White 2005, Três Pomares Red 2003, Ruby Reserve Port and Vintage Port 1997 are some that we can distinguish.