Quinta Da Raza

What Quinta Da Raza does

Quinta da Raza is a family-owned wine estate (Quinta da Raza, Sociedade Agrícola e Comercial Lda.) located in Celorico de Basto, Portugal, within the Basto sub-region (DOC) of the Vinhos Verdes demarcated region. The estate spans approximately 50 hectares across 14 named vineyards and is held by the Teixeira Coelho family, with continuous possession documented since 1769 and current 5th-generation winemaker Diogo Teixeira Coelho having assumed leadership in 1987. It produces Vinho Verde wines under three commercial brands—Quinta da Raza (premium monovarietals and blends including Avesso, Alvarinho, Alvarinho-Trajadura), Dom Diogo (accessible monovarietal range featuring Azal, Arinto, Padeiro, Vinhão), and Raza (entry-level including orange wine, Pet-Nat, and natural wines)—plus special editions (Family Collection, Vineyards Collection) and traditional method sparkling wines.

Production relies on a mix of traditional and modern viticulture: centenary granite lagares used for foot-treading Vinhão, méthode champenoise sparkling production with extended lees aging (24 months white, 12 months red), minimal-intervention natural wine production (wild yeasts, no added sulfites, unfiltered), stainless steel fermentation with temperature control, and aging on fine lees (bâtonnage) in old French oak barrels. The estate maintains a 4,000 m² ampelographic field for preservation of minority regional grape varieties and was the first winery in the Vinhos Verdes region to achieve the Sustainable Winegrowing Portugal certification at Level B (2023).

Quinta da Raza operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own online shop (with domestic and international delivery), estate-based wine tourism (enotourism experiences including tastings, vineyard walks, 4x4 tours, heritage routes, and rafting priced €16.50–€82 per person), export distribution managed by Mafalda Teixeira Coelho since 2008, and a subscriber loyalty program ("Amigo da Quinta da Raza") offering 5% discounts and exclusive promotions. Customer segments span wine consumers and enthusiasts, wine tourists, loyalty-program subscribers, and international export markets. Pricing spans from €4.90 (Raza Branco) to €72 (Family Collection Double Magnum), with promotional multi-bottle packs offered at 10% discounts.

Name

Quinta Da Raza

Legal name

Quinta da Raza, Lda

Website

https://quintadaraza.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quinta da Raza is a family-owned Portuguese wine estate in the Basto sub-region of Vinhos Verdes DOC, producing premium and entry-level Vinho Verde wines across 50 hectares, selling through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, on-site enotourism experiences, and international export distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vinho Verde Wine Production

NAICS

Grape Vineyards (111332), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Vinho Verde wines
• Wine tourism experiences
• Natural wines
• Sparkling wines production
• Indigenous grape varieties

Headquarters

HQ city

Celorico De Basto

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (B2C E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer sales of wines through the Quinta da Raza online shop, delivering bottles across Portugal and internationally. Product range spans entry-level (Raza), mid-range (Dom Diogo), premium (Quinta da Raza), natural wines, sparkling wines, and special edition large-format bottles.
2. Enotourism Experiences: Paid wine tourism experiences including wine tastings, vineyard tours, 4x4 excursions, rafting, heritage routes, and picnic packages, priced from €16.50 to €82 per person. These experiences drive brand loyalty, direct wine sales, and word-of-mouth customer acquisition.
3. Newsletter / Subscriber Program: Email newsletter subscription program ('Amigo da Quinta da Raza') offering 5% discount, exclusive promotions, culinary recipes, and quarterly wine competitions to drive recurring engagement and repeat purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quinta da Raza is a family-owned wine estate in the Basto sub-region of the Vinhos Verdes DOC (Portugal) that produces and sells Vinho Verde wines across three brands (Quinta da Raza premium, Dom Diogo mid-range, Raza entry-level and natural/orange/Pet-Nat), Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines, and special-edition large-format wines from approximately 50 hectares of vineyards. The estate also operates paid enotourism experiences including wine tastings, vineyard tours, 4x4 excursions, heritage routes, and picnics.

Product overview

Quinta Da Raza is a family-owned wine estate producing Vinho Verde wines in the Basto sub-region (DOC), with approximately 50 hectares of vineyards under the Teixeira Coelho family for over four centuries. The product portfolio comprises three wine brands—Quinta da Raza (premium blended and monovarietal whites and sparkling wines), Dom Diogo (accessible monovarietal range), and Raza (natural wines, orange wines, and Pet-Nat)—supplemented by Special Editions (Family Collection, Vineyards Collection) and sparkling wines made via traditional Méthode Champenoise. The estate also offers enotourism experiences including wine tastings, vineyard walks, heritage tours, and adventure activities. Quinta Da Raza is the first winery in the Vinhos Verdes region to receive the 'Sustainable Winegrowing Portugal' certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quinta da Raza: Premium wine range including Avesso, Alvarinho, Alvarinho-Trajadura, Avesso-Alvarinho, sparkling wines, and special collections.
• Dom Diogo
• Raza
• Family Collection
• Vineyards Collection

Products and services

• Quinta da Raza (Premium Wine Range) Premium wine range featuring monovarietal and blended wines from indigenous Basto sub-region grape varieties including Avesso, Alvarinho, Alvarinho-Trajadura, Avesso-Alvarinho, and sparkling wines, targeted at wine enthusiasts and collectors.
• Dom Diogo (Wine Range) Accessible wine range featuring monovarietal wines from regional grape varieties including Arinto, Azal, Padeiro, and Vinhão, targeted at value-seeking wine consumers.
• Raza (Wine Range) Entry-level wine range featuring diverse styles including Curtimenta (orange wine), Lagares (foot-trodden), Pet-Nat, and standard Branco, Tinto, and Rosé wines, targeted at casual wine drinkers and experimental consumers.
• Vinhos Naturais (Natural Wines) Natural wines produced with minimal intervention: no added sulfites, no filtration, fermentation driven by wild yeasts, finishing in bottle. Labels pay homage to beneficial insects used in biological pest control.
• Espumantes (Sparkling Wines) Traditional Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines including Espumante Branco Bruto (white sparkling), Espumante Bruto Natural, and Espumante Tinto Bruto Natural (red sparkling), produced with second fermentation in bottle and extended aging on lees.
• Edições Especiais (Special Editions) Special edition wines including Family Collection (single vineyard and multi-vintage selections) and Vineyards Collection (single vineyard wines from Vinha de Cerdeiredo and Vinha de Lamelas), available in Magnum (1500ml), Double Magnum (3000ml), and 3L formats.
• Enoturismo (Wine Tourism Experiences) Paid wine tourism experiences at the estate including wine tastings (Prova Personalizada, Prova Exclusiva 5/7 Vinhos, Vinhos Naturais Experience, Alvarinho Tasting), vineyard tours, 4x4 buggy excursions, rafting, heritage routes, and picnic packages, priced from €16.50 to €82 per person, targeted at domestic and international tourists.

Quantifiable outcome

• First winery in Vinhos Verdes to receive 'Sustainable Winegrowing Portugal' certification at Level B
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEQUE – Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de BastocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the SAUD'ARTE social project, an innovative social initiative providing the local community with better quality of life, health, and well-being through art therapy practices.
• PROBASTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal development association membership contributing to regional development decisions and community engagement.
• Casa do AgricultorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural association membership for local farming community participation and development.
• ViniPortugalcoreOthersViniPortugal is the national wine board that developed and promotes the 'Sustainable Winegrowing Portugal' certification under which Quinta da Raza became the first certified winery in Vinhos Verdes.
• Sustainability-focused suppliers, distributors, and importersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuinta da Raza establishes partnerships with suppliers, distributors, and importers who share the same sustainability values, ensuring shared commitment across the supply chain.
• Winetourism.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational wine tourism marketplace platform where Quinta da Raza listings are published to reach international wine tourists, as noted in 2020 coverage about promotion in Sweden.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• winetourism.com: International wine tourism marketplace where Quinta da Raza is listed—an adjacent distribution and marketing channel that is a key enabler of inbound international tourism traffic for estate-based wineries.
• ViniPortugal: National wine promotion body that administers the 'Sustainable Winegrowing Portugal' certification Quinta da Raza holds—an adjacent ecosystem participant shaping the standards and marketing for the entire Portuguese wine category.

Broad incumbents

• Aveleda: Largest and most established Vinhos Verde producer (Casal Garcia, Aveleda brand family) with national and international distribution—a broad incumbent competing across the same DOC but at meaningfully greater scale.

Direct peers

• Soalheiro: Alvarinho specialist winery in Melgaço, Portugal, operating its own estate with wine tourism and direct export channels—directly comparable in single-region varietal focus and DTC orientation.
• Casa de Vilacetinho: Historic Vinhos Verde estate with vineyards, winemaking, and wine tourism experiences—comparable heritage-led, estate-based business operating in the same DOC.
• Quinta das Arcas: Family-run Vinhos Verde estate producing multiple tiers of still and sparkling wines with on-site tasting room and DTC channels—a directly comparable family winery in the same region.
• Anselmo Mendes: Premium Vinhos Verde producer based in Melgaço focused on Alvarinho and indigenous varieties, with a comparable export-led and wine-tourism-enabled business model in the same DOC.
• Quinta de Gomariz: Single-estate Vinhos Verde producer in the Ave sub-region with own-brand still and sparkling wines and direct sales—similar boutique, estate-based model in the same DOC.

Regional players

• Quinta do Crasto: Douro Valley family-owned wine estate producing premium still and port-style wines with on-site tourism and direct export—comparable heritage family-estate model in a different Portuguese wine region.
• Herdade do Sobroso: Portuguese wine estate in the Alentejo combining premium wine production with on-site hospitality and tourism—directly comparable on the wine-and-tourism integration model, though in a different Portuguese region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3Fz3HiQKS-EoNAUnqmJmSg
• Facebookfacebook.com/QuintaDaRaza
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinta-da-raza
• Instagraminstagram.com/quintadaraza

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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