Discover Algarve In A Glass Of Wine
It is in Villa Alvor, located at the old Quinta do Morgado da Torre, that the richness of Algarve’s past bears fruit in the form of a range of Portuguese wines that aims to revive and reveal all the potential of this historic terroir.
A project focused on the quality and projection of the Algarve’s unique terroir and wine tradition with two areas of action: algarve wine production (Rosé wines, White wines and Red wines) and wine tourism. The birthplace of this project is Villa Alvor, formerly known as Quinta do Morgado da Torre, an 80-hectare estate that includes vineyards, a winery, wine tourism areas and landscaping (local flora and fauna). The vineyards are planted in limestone soils similar to the great terroir of Burgundy and Provence. Nested between Ria de Alvor and Serra de Monchique, Villa Alvor has all the features of the famous Provence domaines: perfectly balanced soils and a special microclimate, fresher and protected from the blazing sun, typical of warm Mediterranean climates. The proximity to the coast (less than 5km away) offers not only fast access to services such as hotel agents, cruise terminal, golf courses, racetrack and other facilities, but also creates the perfect conditions for producing high-quality Portuguese wines.
Behind the Wines
Manuel Soares

Born in Baião, Manuel Soares created an umbilical connection with wine from an early age. It is not surprising, then, that when he was only 15 years old, he decided to study Agricultural Management. After that, he graduated in Enology from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. Manuel Soares belongs to the second generation of specialized Portuguese winemakers who lead the great enology revolution in Portugal: a generation that until today leads and dictates the outlines of the profession in the country. It was in 1998 that Manuel brought this revolution and knowledge to the winemaking team of Aveleda and so he has been doing for the last 20 years. An eternal scholar and curious being, Manuel Soares is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable winemakers of the Vinho Verde Wine Region and someone who has led this enological revolution in the Region.