Quinta do Casal Monteiro is located in one of the most prestigious wine growing areas in Portugal - the Tejo region. This area takes its name from the Tagus river, which flows through the vineyards and provides a complex patchwork of terroir and micro-climates.
Situated about an hour and a half's drive north-east of Lisbon, Casal Monteiro was established in 1979 by Miguel de Jesus. The 60-hectare estate bottles limited production wines, all sourced from their own vineyards. The vines are located in alluvial sandy loam soils where the sub-Mediterranean temperate climate and its proximity to the river Tagus, provide cool climate-style whites and reds, with a tell-tale freshness due to the wines' natural acidity.
In 2015 Luis Santos was appointed the winemaker at Quinta do Casal Monteiro. After seven years as resident winemaker at Carregal do Sal (Quinta de Cabriz), Luis is currently in charge of both the winegrowing and winemaking, responsible for all wine products produced and bottled at the Estate.
