Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira

What Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira does

Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira S.A. (CARM) is a privately-held, family-owned Portuguese agricultural producer founded in 1999 and headquartered in Almendra, Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The company produces and commercializes DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada) wines from the Douro region, extra virgin olive oils from Trás-os-Montes, aged wine vinegars, and a complementary line of gourmet products prepared with its own olive oils. CARM operates multiple estate brands — including CARM, Vinha da Urze, Vinha do Bispado, Almendra, Marquês d'Almeida, and Maria de Lourdes — spanning entry-level wines priced around €11 through ultra-premium single-vineyard wines such as the CARM CM Tinto 2021 at €105, alongside biological/organic lines (CARM Formiga BIO, Quinta do Côa BIO SE) and SO2-free natural wines.

The portfolio is sourced from company-owned Quintas in the Douro region and adjacent areas, with DOC certification, HACCP, and IFS Food quality management systems underpinning production. CARM sells approximately 56 SKUs across four categories (wine, olive oil, vinegar, gourmet) primarily through its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at carm.pt and through physical gourmet retail shops in Portugal, with documented activity in the United Kingdom. Payment options on the DTC site include PayPal, Multibanco Reference, Bank Transfer, and MB Way. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, or ownership structure beyond self-describing as a 'small enterprise' (uma pequena empresa).

CARM's go-to-market is producer-led premiumization: the company leverages DOC certification, multiple estate brands, century-old vineyard plots, and competition credentials (Best Rosé and multiple Gold Medals at the 2019 Douro Wine Competition; Robert Parker Wine Advocate review of CARM Porto Vintage 2008) to support premium pricing. In 2020, CARM received two EU-backed Portuguese rural development grants — Norte 2020 for internationalization and PDR 2020 for production capacity expansion and new product introduction — which have funded the gourmet line relaunch and incremental scaling of premium-category wine production. Customer segments are individual wine enthusiasts, gourmet and olive oil consumers, and a secondary hospitality/food-service channel, with no disclosed enterprise anchors or named distribution partners.

Name

Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira

Legal name

CARM – Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira S.A.

Website

https://carm.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) is a family-owned Portuguese producer founded in 1999 in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, making and selling DOC Douro wines, Trás-os-Montes extra virgin olive oils, vinegars, and gourmet products via its own e-commerce site and gourmet retail.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Almendra

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: CARM produces and sells a wide range of wines under multiple brands (CARM, Vinha da Urze, Vinha do Bispado, Almendra, Marquês d'Almeida) including DOC Douro wines, Port wines (LBV, Vintage), and biological wines. Products are sold through direct e-commerce and physical gourmet retail channels.
2. Olive Oil Sales: CARM produces and sells extra virgin olive oils under multiple labels including CARM Clássico, CARM Praemium, CARM Grande Escolha, Quinta do Bispado Reserva, and Quinta do Côa BIO SE, sold through the same e-commerce and retail channels.
3. Vinegar Sales: CARM produces and sells aged wine vinegars, including CARM Vinagre Vinho Tinto Envelhecido 7° and CARM Praemium Touriga Nacional 20 Anos.
4. Gourmet Products Sales: CARM produces a line of gourmet products including olives in brine, dried tomatoes, stuffed peppers, olive pastes, artichoke products, and pesto, all prepared using CARM olive oils. These are sold through the e-commerce store and gourmet retail shops.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) is a Portuguese family-owned agricultural producer that cultivates, produces, and commercialises DOC Douro wines, Port wines (LBV and Vintage), extra virgin olive oils from Trás-os-Montes, aged wine vinegars, and a line of gourmet products (olives, pestos, preserved vegetables) prepared with CARM olive oils. The portfolio spans entry-level to ultra-premium single-vineyard tiers across multiple estate brands including CARM, Vinha da Urze, Vinha do Bispado, Almendra, Marquês d'Almeida, and Maria de Lourdes.

Product overview

Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) operates as an integrated wine, olive oil, and gourmet products company producing and commercializing DOC (Denomination of Origin Controlled) wines and olive oils, some certified as biological/organic. The product portfolio centers on five wine sub-brands: CARM (core brand), Vinha da Urze, Vinha do Bispado, Almendra, and Marquês d'Almeida, each offering red, white, rosé, and reserve varietals. The company also produces premium Port wines including LBV and Vintage Port. The olive oil line includes extra virgin oils under CARM Clássico, Praemium, and Grande Escolha names, plus Single Estate oils from Quinta do Bispado and Quinta do Côa. A complementary gourmet product line features olive-based products, preserved vegetables, and pestos prepared using CARM olive oils. All products are commercialized through the company's own online store and via the CARM brand identity.

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Brands

• Carm: Primary wine brand of Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira, producing red, white, and rosé wines from the Douro region including Reserva, Grande Reserva, Touriga Nacional, and SO2 Free varieties.
• Vinha da Urze
• Vinha do Bispado
• Almendra
• Marquês d'Almeida
• Maria de Lourdes
• CARM Gourmet

Products and services

• CARM Wine Collection Primary wine brand of CARM featuring red, white, and rosé DOC Douro wines including Reserva, Grande Reserva, Touriga Nacional, Códega do Larinho, and Rabigato varietals, aimed at wine consumers and collectors.
• CARM Grande Reserva Top-tier wine selection from old vines in Douro Superior aged in French oak barrels for extended periods, targeted at premium wine buyers.
• CARM SO2 Free / Natural Wines Wines produced with minimal sulfites, emphasising natural winemaking and fruit purity, targeted at natural-wine consumers.
• CARM CM (Canadas Mínimas) Premium wines from a century-old vineyard with over 8 months aging in new French oak barrels, positioned at the ultra-premium tier.
• CARM LBV Port Late Bottled Vintage Port wine from the Douro region, for Port wine consumers.
• CARM Vintage Port Premium Vintage Port wine from exceptional harvests with aging potential, for collectors and connoisseurs.
• Maria de Lourdes Wine Line Premium wine line honouring the family heritage, with red and white varietals from old vines, targeted at premium buyers.
• Vinha da Urze Wines Wine sub-brand from the Douro region offering red, white, and rosé wines with multiple aging levels for everyday wine drinkers.
• Vinha do Bispado Wines Wine sub-brand from Quinta do Bispado estate near the Douro River, featuring DOC Douro red, white, rosé, and reserve varieties.
• Almendra Wines Wine sub-brand from the Beira Interior region with Terras da Beira varietals (red, white, and Reserva Red).
• Marquês d'Almeida Wines Wine sub-brand from old vines in the Beira Interior region, available in red, white, and Grande Reserva white.
• CARM Formiga BIO Organic red wine from the Douro region produced from organically grown grapes, targeted at organic-wine consumers.
• CARM Clássico Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil from the Trás-os-Montes region, available in 500ml and 2000ml formats, for home cooking and food service.
• CARM Praemium Olive Oil Premium single-varietal extra virgin olive oil pressed from Touriga Nacional olives, for premium home cooking and gourmet use.
• CARM Grande Escolha Olive Oil Organic extra virgin olive oil with fresh olive aroma and apple/artichoke notes, targeted at organic and gourmet consumers.
• Quinta do Bispado Reserva Olive Oil Single Estate extra virgin olive oil from the Quinta do Bispado estate near the Douro River, for premium consumers.
• Quinta do Côa BIO SE Olive Oil Organic Single Estate olive oil from Quinta do Côa on the right bank of the Côa River (tributary of the Douro), for premium organic consumers.
• CARM Vinegar Range Oak-aged red wine vinegar and CARM Praemium Touriga Nacional 20 Anos aged vinegar, for gourmet cooking.
• CARM Gourmet Product Line Line of gourmet products prepared with CARM olive oils, including olives in brine, dried tomatoes, olive pastes, artichoke products, peppers stuffed with tuna or cheese, pesto, and Mediterranean specialty foods, distributed via gourmet retail shops and e-commerce.

Quantifiable outcome

• CARM Rosé 2018 won Gold Medal and was named Best Rosé at the 2019 Douro Wine Competition organised by the Douro Wine Brotherhood (CVP) in partnership with IVDP and Peso da Régua Municipal Council.
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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Quinta dos Murças: Douro DOC estate owned by Esporão, producing single-quinta wines from old vines. Comparable to CARM's estate-based, terroir-driven approach and similar premium price positioning in the Douro.
• Esporão: Portuguese multi-region wine and olive oil producer (Alentejo/Douro) with premium positioning and integrated olive oil production. Highly comparable to CARM across wine, olive oil and gourmet categories with a similar estate-driven model.
• Quinta do Crasto: Douro DOC wine producer operating from its own Quinta estate, with a similar premium and single-vineyard portfolio. Directly comparable as a family-scale Douro producer with estate-grown wines and an integrated tourism/experience offering.
• Quinta do Vallado: Douro DOC and Port producer founded in 1716, operating from its own estate. Closely comparable to CARM in estate-based production, premium positioning, and multi-generational family ownership with both table wines and Port.
• Quinta do Noval: Premium Douro and Port producer owned by AXA Millésimes, with a portfolio spanning table wines and iconic Vintage Ports. Comparable to CARM as a Douro-focused producer with premium/ultra-premium tier wines and single-quinta expressions.
• Niepoort: Fifth-generation family-owned Port and Douro wine producer with a highly regarded premium portfolio. Directly comparable to CARM as a family-owned, premium-focused Douro producer with strong craft credentials and international distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Symington Family Estates: Largest Port wine producer, owner of Graham's, Cockburn's, Warre's, Dow's and Quinta do Vesuvio. Relevant as the dominant Port/Douro player that CARM competes against in Port and premium Douro segments, though at much greater scale and distribution reach.
• Sogrape: Portugal's largest wine producer, owner of brands including Sandeman, Ferreira, Casa de Santar, and Herdade do Peso. Comparable to CARM as a Portuguese multi-category wine and olive oil producer, but operating at vastly greater scale with much broader distribution.
• Taylor Fladgate: Historic Port producer (Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft) with global distribution and iconic Vintage Port status. Comparable as a Port-focused producer competing for premium Port shelf space alongside CARM's Vintage and LBV offerings.

Emerging players

• Quinta do Tedo: Smaller Douro estate producing DOC Douro wines and Ports with a focus on organic and biodynamic farming. Comparable to CARM as a niche, premium-focused Douro producer with similar scale and a quality-over-volume orientation.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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