We emailed in advance to make a reservation and advised that we were looking at Quinta do Arneiro for dinner for a large party! It was raining when we arrived…but the weather much better at our wedding party (see the top photo!).
The staff was also incredibly nice and decoratedQuinta do Arneiro to the nines when we arrived for our pre-wedding dinner (without any direction from us)!
Freshness and minerality on the nose along with sweet peas, with more young petit pois on the palate, making for a sprightly spring wine.
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From cushions on 18th-century walls to bars scattered around the estate to high-spirited performers, the team seemed to have thought of just about everything.
Quinta DE Palmeiras is spread over two houses of beautiful countryside and offers suites and independent flats, each on its floor, gradil nylofor slim surrounded by magnificent countryside, 8 km from Ericeira.
Beautiful violets and dust on the nose, along with tobacco and eucalyptus. Red currants dominate the palate, with lighter tannins than might be expected.
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We really enjoyed our lunch, and we proceeded with booking our rehearsal dinner at Quinta do Arneiro shortly thereafter. For our rehearsal dinner, we rented out the entire property. Our evening started with a tour of the farm by the owner Mariana, a longer than an hour “happy hour” with a saxophonist, and then a 5 course dinner, all of which was totally amazing!
For me, the best came last: a dessert of local Rocha pears (also the main ingredient in a marvelous jam often served with cheese and port wine), atop an eggy souffle.
Though it lies within 90 minutes’ drive from our house, Quinta do Gradil first came on our radar as a quinta to know through a company in California called Naked Wines. A unique outfit, Naked Wines serves to connect educated consumers directly with small wine producers around the world. The customers act as “angels,” providing a monthly stipend that is offset by discounted purchases when the wines come to market.
A big thank-you to Bruno Gomes and everyone at Quinta do Gradil for including us in the festivities. We had a great time!
, to name just a few There was plenty of wine flowing as well, but for us, the emphasis was not on formal tastings. Rather, it was a fun day that celebrated the camaraderie, local flavors, and relaxed lifestyle of the Lisbon wine region’s countryside.
An intriguing wine: steak aromas in a dynamic play with elderflower on the nose, and black cherry on the palate.
The winemaking facility came outfitted with equipment you normally find throughout Portugal for vinification. While some needed outright replacement, the cement tanks from 1960s are still in use, complemented by modern tanks, crushers, and destemmers.