Sociedade Agricola D. Diniz

Located in the village of Arraiolos, one hour away from Lisbon, Monte da Ravasqueira has maintained a three-generation link to the José de Mello family since 1943. The vast area of typical Alentejo landscape and the unique geological and climatic conditions found here led José de Mello to believe that Monte da Ravasqueira had everything to be a producer of high-quality wines.

The dream began to take shape in 1998 when, after a series of geological studies to choose the best grape varieties and the best spots, an old orchard gives rise to the first vineyards. A surgical planting, advised by the best consultants from the universities of Évora, Trás-os-Montes, and Bordeaux. As nothing is left to chance, the first harvest takes place in 2001, for private consumption only, but everything led to believe that this would be the first of many to come.

Today, Monte da Ravasqueira extends over approximately 3,000 hectares, 45 of which are dedicated to vineyards. There are a total of 15 different grape varieties distributed over 29 plots, planted in 8 distinct types of soil, which allow for the production of the region’s best nectars, whose management and operation is provided by Sociedade Agrícola D. Diniz, S.A.

In keeping with the quality and character of its wines, blending tradition, innovation, and dedication to the art and science of winemaking, Monte da Ravasqueira also develops other activities related to cork, raising and marketing of cattle, and the fattening of the Alentejo black pig, as well as the production and marketing of honey and olive oil.