Quinta da Pedra Alta

Quinta da Pedra Alta is a historic winery located in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in the world, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is the only winery in the region that boasts three stone markers known as "Marcos Pombalinos" – historic pillars from the 18th century that marked the most prestigious vineyards authorized to produce port wine. It is from these stone pillars that the winery gets its name – "Pedra Alta", which translates as "high stone".

The history of this quinta dates back to the 18th century port wine reform, when the Marquis of Pombal established new rules and systematized wine production in the Douro. Since then, Quinta da Pedra Alta has become synonymous with quality, tradition, and respect for the terroir. For generations, it belonged to local Portuguese families who carefully maintained its vineyards and cellars.

The turning point in the winery's modern history came in 2018, when it came under the leadership of Australian winemaker Matthew Copping and a team of passionate experts from the UK and Portugal. Their goal was to restore the winery's former glory while bringing a modern approach to winemaking with an emphasis on sustainability, authenticity, and respect for nature. Under their leadership, Quinta da Pedra Alta began to specialize not only in traditional port wines, but also in elegant dry wines – white, red and rosé – that reflect the diversity and potential of the Douro region.

Today, the Quinta da Pedra Alta brand is known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, working with local varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Rabigato and Gouveio, and preserving traditional practices such as treading grapes in stone vats (lagares). Their wines are a celebration of the land, heritage, and a new chapter in the story of one of Portugal's most beautiful wine regions.