Winemakers
Feel inspired by some of our best Portuguese winemakers
and discover what they have to say about their wines and vineyards!
Sandra Tavares da Silva
Winemaker at Quinta da Chocapalha, Quinta Vale Dona Maria, Wine & Soul, Foz Torto and Crochet Projects.
Academic Background
1999-2000 Catholic University of Piacenza, Italy, Post Graduation.
1992-1998 Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisboa, Agronomist Engineer.
Professional Experience
Douro, Lisbon, Bairrada and Setúbal wine demarcated regions.
Hélder Cunha
Winemaker at Casca Wines, Minho, Douro, Dão, Távora- Varosa, Bairrada, Tejo, Colares, Alentejo; Portugal.
Academic Background
2005 WSET (level 3).
1996-2001 Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisboa, Agroindustrial Engineering.
Professional Experience
USA, Germany, Spain and Douro, Dão demarcated wine regions. Production and main role in Wine Routes Portugal (TV series).
Nuno Mira do Ó
Winemaker/Partner at C20 Druida Wines, Dão.
Winemaker/Partner at V Puro, Outrora Wines, Bairrada.
Academic Background
1995-2001 Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisboa, Agroindustrial Engineering.
2002-2004 Escola Superior da Universidade Católica, Post Graduation, Oenology.
Professional Experience
Douro, Dão, Beira Interior, Bairrada, Ribatejo, Palmela, Lisboa and Alentejo demarcated wine regions.
Francisco Figueiredo
Winemaker at Adega Regional de Colares, Lisbon.
Consultant Winemaker at Sociedade Agrícola da Casa Boa, Alenquer Lisbon. Consultant Winemaker at Quinta do Feno, Torres Vedras, Lisbon.
Academic Background
1994-2000 Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisboa, Agronomist Engineer.
2000-2005 Universidade Católica, Porto, Post Graduation, Oenology.
Professional Experience
England and Lisbon demarcated wine region.
Jorge Rosa Santos
Technical Director at Casal de Santa Maria, Lisbon. Winemaker/Partner at Explicit Wines, Alentejo. Consultant Winemaker at Casa do Sarmento, Alentejo.
Academic Background
1999-2009 Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisboa, Agronomist Engineer.
Professional Experience
Australia, New Zealand and Douro, Alentejo Setúbal and Lisbon demarcated wine regions.
Diogo Campilho
Winemaker, Commercial Director and Marketing. Manager of Sociedade Agrícola Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima SA
Academic Background
1998-2002 Universidade de Trás os Montes e Alto Douro, Oenology.
Professional Experience
Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Alentejo, Tejo, demarcated wine regions.
