Hidden Gems in Vale Mendiz, Cima Corgo

Wine and Soul ★ 4.7

Douro DOCTouriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, field blend old vinesFounded 2001Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serodio BorgesVale Mendiz, Cima Corgo

A tiny, garagiste-spirited estate making the cult Pintas from ancient field-blend vines above Pinhao, among the most admired small-production reds in the modern Douro.

Tip: Visits are by appointment only at the Vale Mendiz winery; ask to taste Pintas alongside the more accessible Manoella from the same hands.

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