Lavradores de Feitoria
A pioneering Douro Valley wine producer founded in 2000 by a collective of 15 producers owning vineyards across all three Douro sub-regions.
Lavradores de Feitoria is a Douro DOC wine producer founded in September 2000 by 15 producers owning 18 quintas across all three Douro sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior. The company currently has 48 shareholders, 15 of whom are producers, with approximately 19-20 quintas and over 600 hectares of vineyard. It primarily produces Douro DOC still wines—whites, rosés, and reds—rather than Port. Member quintas include Quinta da Costa das Aguaneiras, Quinta do Sobreiro, Quinta do Medronheiro, and others.
- Founded in September 2000 by 15 producers owning 18 quintas across all three Douro sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior
- Currently has 48 shareholders, 15 of whom are producers, with approximately 19-20 quintas and over 600 hectares of vineyard
- Primarily produces Douro DOC still wines including whites, rosés, and reds—not a Port house
- Member quintas include Quinta da Costa das Aguaneiras, Quinta do Sobreiro, Quinta do Medronheiro, and others
- Lavradores means 'farmers' in Portuguese—reflecting their commitment to terroir-driven production over brand-driven marketing
Definition & Origin
Lavradores de Feitoria is a Douro Valley wine producer founded in September 2000 by 15 producers owning 18 quintas spread across all three Douro sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior. The company is primarily focused on Douro DOC still wine production—whites, rosés, and reds—rather than Port. Their name—literally 'farmers of the factory'—signals their commitment to agricultural authenticity and conscious winemaking rooted in the Douro's diverse terroirs.
- Collective model: founded by 15 producers across all three Douro sub-regions
- Geographic focus: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior
- Primary production: Douro DOC still wines (whites, rosés, reds)
Why It Matters
Lavradores de Feitoria represents a significant collective model in the Douro Valley, bringing together a broad base of producers and vineyard owners to create still wines that express the diversity of all three Douro sub-regions. With 48 shareholders and over 600 hectares of vineyard, it operates at meaningful scale while maintaining a focus on terroir-driven Douro DOC production.
- Collective structure spanning all three Douro sub-regions provides exceptional terroir diversity
- Over 600 hectares of vineyard across approximately 19-20 quintas
- Focus on Douro DOC still wines reflects the region's growing reputation beyond Port
House Style & Winemaking
Lavradores de Feitoria focuses on Douro DOC still wine production across whites, rosés, and reds, drawing on vineyards in all three of the Douro's sub-regions. The diversity of member quintas—including Quinta da Costa das Aguaneiras, Quinta do Sobreiro, and Quinta do Medronheiro—provides a broad palette of terroirs from which to craft their portfolio.
- Douro DOC still wine focus: whites, rosés, and reds
- Vineyards across Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior sub-regions
- Member quintas include Quinta da Costa das Aguaneiras, Quinta do Sobreiro, and Quinta do Medronheiro
Identification & Purchasing
Lavradores de Feitoria produces Douro DOC still wines and can be found at fine wine retailers specializing in Portuguese wines. Their portfolio spans whites, rosés, and reds sourced from over 600 hectares of vineyard across all three Douro sub-regions.
- Douro DOC still wine producer—whites, rosés, and reds
- Sourced from approximately 19-20 quintas with over 600 hectares of vineyard
- Seek specialty wine retailers focusing on Portuguese wines
Lavradores de Feitoria produces Douro DOC still wines across whites, rosés, and reds, drawing on diverse terroirs from all three Douro sub-regions. Their red wines reflect the structured, fruit-driven character typical of the Douro, with the diversity of Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior vineyards contributing complexity across their portfolio.