Casa de Santa Eufémia
Our Story
“The Douro is not just vines and wine... It is the people, the winegrowers who made history and the stories that endure.”
History
History
Quinta de Santa Eufémia was founded in 1894 by Bernardo Rodrigues de Carvalho, on the left bank of the Douro River, in the heart of the world's oldest demarcated wine region — the Douro. From its division was born Casa de Santa Eufémia, which today spans 40 hectares of vineyard and continues the family tradition with the same passion for Port wine passed down from generation to generation.
It is a land of secrets and unmistakable aromas, born among schist terraces, with varieties such as Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, and white varieties Malvasia Fina, Moscatel Galego, and Gouveio.
Timeline
Marcos Históricos
Bernardo Rodrigues de Carvalho founds Quinta de Santa Eufémia on the left bank of the Douro.
Portugal's entry into the EU allows for the first time the direct export of our Port wines.
The original property is divided — Casa de Santa Eufémia becomes an independent entity.
The 4th generation continues the family tradition with renewed passion.
Production
Production
At Casa de Santa Eufémia, from the careful labour of those who work the land and the meticulous selection that defines our quality, comes our distinctive winemaking process that gives rise to the flavour and aroma that set us apart. Sharing quality is the unique moment we wish to celebrate with you.
This is our pride and our commitment.
The Terroir
The Terroir
Situated between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, at an altitude of 300 metres, on schist soils, our vineyards benefit from a privileged exposure. The unique terroir of the Douro gives our wines unmatched character and complexity.
The Winemaker
The Winemaker
Lúcia Carvalho
Winemaker, 4th Generation
The fourth generation of the Carvalho family continues the tradition, combining ancestral knowledge with modern winemaking techniques to produce wines of excellence.