Quinta do Poeira

Jorge Moreira founded Quinta do Poeira in 2001 with support from Dirk Niepoort, a prominent Port wine producer. The property originally encompassed 15 hectares, including ruined buildings, and required significant work to bring into production. From the outset, Moreira focused on producing fresh, elegant unfortified dry wines rather than Port, a bold direction during a period when fortified wines and extracted, concentrated styles dominated the Douro.

• Founded 2001 by Jorge Moreira with Dirk Niepoort's backing
• Original property was 15 hectares with ruined buildings
• Pioneer of dry, unfortified wine production in the Douro DOC
• Moreira simultaneously serves as head winemaker at Quinta de la Rosa

The estate sits in Provesende in the Pinhão valley, on the right bank of the Pinhão river within the Douro DOC. The vineyards cover 9 hectares, complemented by 2 hectares of olive orchards and 3 hectares of woodland. The Alvarinho vineyard is planted at 400 metres elevation on heavy soils. Soils across the estate carry notably high copper content, prompting active remediation efforts as part of the estate's certified organic program. Summer temperatures are extremely high, but the north-facing slope exposure helps preserve aromas, flavors, and acidity in the fruit.

• Right bank of the Pinhão river, Provesende, Pinhão valley
• Alvarinho vineyard at 400 metres elevation on heavy soils
• High copper soil content addressed through organic remediation
• North-facing slopes preserve freshness despite extreme summer heat

Quinta do Poeira is certified organic and farms approximately 40 grape varieties across its 9 hectares. The primary varieties include Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Alvarinho, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification follows traditional methods, with foot treading used to extract the grapes. Wines are then aged for 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels. Total annual production reaches approximately 40,000 bottles.

• Certified organic viticulture across 9 hectares
• Around 40 grape varieties planted in total
• Traditional foot treading vinification method
• 12 to 16 months aging in French oak barrels

Poeira produces fresh and elegant unfortified dry red wines alongside white wines made from Alvarinho. The estate earned a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge in 2012. Its broader significance lies in its role as a pioneer of the dry wine movement in the Douro during a period when Port and heavily concentrated table wines commanded attention.

• Dry reds based on Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Sousão
• White wine produced from Alvarinho at 400 metres elevation
• Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge 2012
• Recognized pioneer of fresh, unfortified dry wines in the Douro