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Adega Cantanhede

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The Cantanhede Cooperative, created in 1954 by about 100 winegrowers, is located in the center of the town of the same name. Today, it consists of 1400 members with a total cultivated area of 1200 hectares around Cantanhede, forming the largest vineyard area in the Bairrada region.

The motto of the cooperative is "Vinhos com Carácter" - Wines with Character. It has special abilities to produce wines with distinctive and convincing character. This is mainly due to the native Baga grape, which finds excellent growing conditions here. This modern cooperative is export-oriented and very successful internationally. With great care, it manages to vinify both the smallest batches and large quantities of wine.

Antonio Luis de Meneses, Born in Cantanhede, was a famous Portuguese military commander who brought Portugal back its independence in the Restoration War of 1668. For his services, he was appointed 1st Marquês de Marialva and 3rd Conde de Cantanhede. To honor his memory and preserve the tradition, the Cantanhede Cooperative nowadays uses his name for its wines.

Ricardo Botelheiro, a young oenologist, has been responsible for the vinification of the wines since the fall of 2009. He works closely with the agronomists and the winegrowers, has international experience and is able to produce wonderful wines from the demanding Baga grape variety.