The oldest Cooperative Winery in PortugalAdega Regional de Colares
We understand the importance of protecting and preserving the Colares wine culture, its unique varieties and original viticulture methods. The ARColares philosophy rests on the imperative to ‘respect the Colares terroir’ and continue the tradition of our ancestors.
We produce temperamental wine from the Old World
DiscoverOur Wines
Colares (Sintra, Portugal), is one of the oldest demarcated regions in the country (1908), the most western of the European continent, and the smallest still wine producing region in Portugal.
Demarcated since 1908The Colares Region
The westernmost wine region of continental Europe. An original viticulture with unusual and ancestral cultural techniques!
Colares, different wines! ...The Grape Varieties
Ramisco
The queen of Colares red grape variety, giving rise to red wines of enormous complexity and with recognised ageing potential;
Malvasia de Colares
The white grape variety par excellence. Fresh, herbal, mineral and salty wines.
João Santarém or Castelão
The traditional red grape variety from the “Chão Rijo” soil and common throughout the Lisbon region.
WinegrowersThe Team
In homage to the teams of the past, who have taken care of this heritage to this day, we present the team of the present, heir to the tradition and philosophy of this emblematic house of Portugal’s wine culture.
Since 1931
Flavor & amp; ExperienceWine Tasting
“Come learn about our history, our winemaking philosophy, and taste wines in our emblematic space.”
Monday to Friday: 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm.
Saturdays: 9am-12pm