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The Estate Picouto de Cima

A family-run estate, terroir and a passion for Vinho Verde, in the heart of Minho.

Our venue

Where the vineyard is find the house

Quinta Picouto de Cima is situated in the parish of Gominhães, in Guimarães. It was purchased in 1997 by Albertino Rodrigues Ferreira, and has since been looked after by the same family with a single aim: to produce Vinho Verde of the highest quality.

The property includes the vineyard, the winery, an accommodation area with a house with four bedrooms. They can make use of the swimming pool and barbecue space. There is also space for two self-contained motorhomes.

The Minho region is the only place in the world where Vinho Verde is produced — a fresh, light wine with lively acidity, which reflects the Atlantic climate and the granitic soils.

25+
years on the estate
more than 7
grape varieties
10 ha
vineyard

Vineyard Diary "What's going on in the vineyard now

Our values

What makes us exercises every day

Family tradition

Dedicated to viticulture and hospitality, whilst preserving the knowledge passed down through the generations.

Respect for the terroir

Sustainable winemaking practices that respect the soil, the climate and the region’s indigenous grape varieties.

Excellence without haste

Each wine is produced with time, attention to detail and high standards at every stage.

Authentic hospitality

We welcome every visitor as a friend, sharing our table, our wine and our story.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quinta Picouto de Cima

What is the history of Quinta Picouto de Cima?
The estate was acquired in 1997 by Albertino Rodrigues Ferreira, in the parish of Gominhães, in Guimarães. Since then it has been cared for by the same family, with a purpose that has not changed: to produce Vinho Verde wines of excellence. The same family has been working the vineyard for more than 25 years.
Who takes care of the estate and makes the wines?
The same family that acquired it in 1997. They are the ones who take care of the vineyard, make the wine in the cellar and welcome those who visit — the wine tastings are conducted by a family member, and not by hired staff who change from visit to visit.
How big is the vineyard?
10 hectares of vineyard, with more than seven grape varieties. It is a small-scale production, done calmly and not for volume.
What grape varieties are grown on the estate?
More than seven grape varieties, all from the region. The ones that give the bottled wines their name are the Alvarinho, the Arinto, the Loureiro and the Espadeiro — the first three give white wines and Espadeiro gives rosé. The complete list of wines is on the page of the Wines.
What is vinho verde and why is it only produced in Minho?
Vinho Verde is a fresh, light wine with lively acidity. The Vinho Verde region, in Minho, It is the only one in the world where it is produced — it is a designation of origin, linked to a territory, and not a style that can be made elsewhere. We wrote an article just about this: What is Vinho Verde.
What is different about the terroir of Minho?
Atlantic climate and soils granitic. It is this combination that gives vinho verde the freshness, lightness and lively acidity that distinguish it, and it is this that the estate seeks to respect with sustainable practices and indigenous grape varieties.
What wines does Quinta Picouto de Cima produce?
A range of own Vinho Verde wines — whites, rosé and red — including Alvarinho Reserva e Arinto Reserva. Some are numbered and limited editions. The prices and tasting notes of each one are on the wine page.
Are the wines made on the estate itself?
Yes. The grapes are from the vineyard of the estate and are vinified in the winery of the property, from harvest to bottling. Those who visit walk through the vineyard and enter the winery where the wine they are going to taste was made.
What is there on the property besides the vineyard?
The winery, where the wines are vinified, and an area of Accommodation with two units: a rural house, with swimming pool and barbecue space, and a space for two motorhomes. It is a estate in production, not a space built to receive visitors.
Is it possible to visit the vineyard and winery?
Yes, with Prior booking. The visits include the tour of the vineyard, the entrance to the winery and a commented wine tasting, with a board of cheeses, sausages and bread. There are no visits without an appointment.
Does the estate host weddings and private events?
Yes. The estate welcomes Weddings, celebrations and company events among the vineyards. Capacity, prices and dates are not published — they are requested through the form on the experiences page.
Where is the estate?
In Gominhães, municipality of Guimarães, district of Braga, in the heart of Minho. It is about 10 minutes from the historic centre of Guimarães (UNESCO World Heritage Site), about 30 minutes from Braga (just over 20 km on the N101) and about 50 minutes from Porto (about 50 km, on the A3/A7).

Book your experience at Quinta Picouto de Cima

Accommodation, wine tasting or private event. We usually respond within a few minutes or a few hours and up to a maximum of 24 hours.

Tastings Experiences