Description
Quinta Nova Tisanes
Alongside the wine production, Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo produces olive oil and other traditional gourmet products such as tisanes and jams. This range of gourmet products reflects the best of the region and their differentiating characteristics.
Aromatic exuberance is a natural gift to this region. Plants are harvested in full bloom and retain their original characteristics, both therapeutic, gastronomic and cosmetic.
Some of these aromas come through into the wine as their flowering period coincides with the maturation period of the grape, and some of those aromas are retained in the skins of the grapes.
Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
Prickled Broom – Chamaespartium tridentatum
Chamomile – Chamaemelum nobile
Heather – Calluna vulgaris
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo’s tisanes originate from spontaneous growth only. They are environmental indicators of the purity of the area as well as presenting the Quinta with an unparalleled palate of colour and beauty. Chamomile and lavender surround the vines and prickled broom and heather grow on the outskirts. These flowers are great at attracting bees and other insects beneficial to the ecosystems as a whole.
On the other hand, as these plants are natural species to the region they live in perfect harmony with the vines, growing on just the first few centimeters of the arable land of the slopes resulting in higher water retention and reduced soil erosion.
They are an invaluable help to the overall structure and support of the steeper slopes.
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
A land steeped in history
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is a unique place. It faithfully reproduces the ancient character and aromas left behind by man over the generations. Unusually beautiful, Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo runs along the north bank of the river Douro for 1.5 kms, and is situated in one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, close to Pinhão, in the sub-region of Cima Corgo of the Douro Demarcated Region.
Of its 120 hectares, 85 are planted with carefully maintained vines, all letter A. The Quinta includes a manor house which is now a hotel, and dates back to the early 19th century, a baroque chapel, an olive mill, a small 17 thcentury chapel and a winery, all of which when added to the stunning orchards of the Quinta reflect true Douro tradition and authenticity.
The name Quinta Nova results from the joining of two Quintas as a new estate, whereas “Nossa Senhora do Carmo” is a tribute to its patron Saint. A chapel was built next to the river bank to protect the Rabelo boat crews that ventured through that treacherous stretch of the river. The small stone representation of the patron Saint has been carefully preserved throughout the years and is the reason behind the final name given to the Quinta today.
