Quinta do Pôpa

This is the story of how Zeca do Pôpa fulfilled his dream, of how throughout his life he carried his father Francisco Ferreira’s dream, also known as Pôpa.

In 2003, Zeca obtained his “piece” of the Douro and bought his winery, which at the time was called Quinta do Vidiedo, located in Adorigo – Tabuaço.

The wine estate is situated in one of the oldest wine regions in the world, home to all his childhood memories. He invested all his economic effort, dedication, and perseverance, by acquiring small plots of vineyards, mostly old, as well as planting new vines and olive groves. These vines were blessed by the quality of soil and built in terraces above the splendour of the Douro river.

In 2010, the dreamer then placed both his children – Stéphane and Vanessa Ferreira’s – feet on the Douro, keen to involve them in a desire to produce excellent wines under Pôpa’s signature. Zeca do Pôpa showed his children the magic that this terroir held, either through the production of fine wines or by the Douro’s natural beauty and tradition.

The first harvest took place in 2007, at the time when Luis Pato, the winemaker and also a family friend, saw potential in Pôpa wines. Nowadays, we see this kind of motivation and commitment in Pôpa’s grandchildren. With the assistance of winemaker Francisco Montenegro, the team have managed to turn this unique nectar into a tone of several tributes: Quinta do Pôpa Homenagem to Francisco Ferreira; Pôpa VV, TN, TR and Pôpa Colheita Douro (white and red) a tribute to the Pôpa family; Pôpa Sweet Red Wine, a tribute to all the women in the family; PaPo, a tribute to the winemaker Luis Pato; and the range Contos da Terra to Douro Valley, the terroir and its people.

In 2012, Quinta do Pôpa opened its doors to the public, encouraged by friends and family to do so. The welcoming of each visitor remains informal and intimate, with the aim of sharing the history and highlighting the people who reflect the character of the Pôpa wine.

By visiting us you will be able to experience an active part of the production, which will take you on a journey, by firstly explaining the vineyards and grape varieties all the way through to testing the nectar. We will navigate every corner which fulfilled the dream, paying particular attention to the detail of the property’s restoration, where the reuse of materials and the presence of vintage pieces will make you feel at home. This accompanied experience will be personalized and adjusted to your curiosity as an oenophile.