What Quinta de la Rosa does

Quinta de la Rosa is a family-owned single-estate winery operating in Portugal's Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Operating under the legal entity Quinta da Rosa Vinhos SA, the company produces premium table wines, fortified Ports, and craft beer exclusively from Category A graded estate-grown grapes, employing traditional foot-treading in granite lagares alongside temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and French oak barrel aging. The portfolio spans the La Rosa label (Reserva, Grande Reserva, Vale do Inferno, Tim Grande Reserva), a full Port range from Vintage to 30 Year Old Tawny, the Passagem sub-brand sourcing from the Douro Superior sub-region, the Cerejinha range of indigenous single-varietal wines, and the La Rosa Brewing craft beer line.

The company's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its own website with wholesale distribution via an international network of country-specific distributors spanning 30+ markets. Revenue is generated across four primary streams: wine sales, Port sales, hospitality services (23 hotel rooms, two rental villas, and two restaurants — Cozinha da Clara and Tim's Terrace), and craft beer production. Pricing spans from approximately €12.50 for entry-level Rosé Port to higher tiers for aged Tawnies and Vintage Ports. The operation serves three primary customer segments: wine enthusiasts seeking drier-style premium Ports, wine tourists and hospitality guests visiting the estate, and international wine trade buyers distributed through named importers across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company is family-controlled with no external investment, parent entity, or public listing disclosed.

Name

Quinta de la Rosa

Legal name

Quinta da Rosa Vinhos SA

Website

https://quintadelarosa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quinta de la Rosa is a family-owned single-estate winery in Portugal's UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, producing premium Category A grapes into table wines, Ports, and craft beer for distribution across 30+ countries alongside on-site hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Portuguese wine production
• Port wine making
• Douro valley winery
• Wine tourism hospitality
• Craft brewing operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinhão

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution of premium Douro wines, table wines, and Ports including Vintage, Tawny, LBV, Ruby Reserve, and Finest Reserve across multiple price points.
2. Portuguese Port Sales: Sale of fortified Ports including 10, 20, and 30 Year Old Tawnies, Colheita, White Port, and Rosé Port.
3. Hospitality Services: Hotel accommodations with 23 rooms scattered around the estate, villa rentals (Quinta das Lamelas, Quinta do Vedeal), restaurant operations (Cozinha da Clara, Tim's Terrace), and wine tourism experiences including tastings and tours.
4. Beer Sales: Craft beer production and sales under La Rosa Brewing brand including Lager, IPA, Stout, Pale Ale, Belgian Tripel, and Imperial Stout.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quinta de la Rosa is a family-owned Single-Quinta winery in Portugal's Douro Valley that produces premium Douro table wines, Ports (Vintage, Tawny, LBV, Ruby Reserve, White, Rosé), and Passagem wines from Category A graded estate grapes. The company also operates an on-site hospitality business with hotel rooms, villa rentals, restaurants, and wine tourism experiences, plus a craft beer line under La Rosa Brewing.

Product overview

Quinta de la Rosa is a family-owned winery and hospitality estate in Portugal's Douro Valley, producing premium wines and ports. The product portfolio includes: (1) Table wines - red, white, and rosé wines under the La Rosa label, including Reserva, Grande Reserva, Tim Grande Reserva, Vale do Inferno, DouRosa, La Rosa Leve, and single-varietal wines (Tinto Cão, Gouveio, Cerejinha); (2) Port wines - Vintage Port, aged Tawnies (30, 20, 10 Year), Colheita, Late Bottle Vintage, Finest Reserve, Ruby Reserve, White Port, and Rosé Port; (3) Passagem wines - premium reds and whites from the Douro Superior; (4) Craft beers under La Rosa Brewing; (5) Hospitality services including hotel accommodation (rooms and villas), restaurants (Cozinha da Clara, Tim's Terrace), and wine tours and tastings. All wines are made from category 'A' graded grapes from their own estates (Quinta de la Rosa and Quinta das Bandeiras).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Passagem: A premium wine brand from Quinta de la Rosa featuring wines from the Douro Superior region.
• Cerejinha Range
• La Rosa Brewing

Products and services

• La Rosa Reserva Red Red wine showcasing La Rosa's best vines, including the famous Vale do Inferno vineyard, aged 20 months in used French oak casks. Sold to wine consumers through DTC and distribution.
• La Rosa Grande Reserva Red Top-tier red wine from La Rosa's finest vines using foot-trodden fermentation, aged 20 months in French oak. Sold to premium wine consumers.
• La Rosa White White wine from the Douro region, part of La Rosa's core wine collection. Sold to wine consumers.
• La Rosa Reserva White White wine reserve from La Rosa's best vines, aged in French oak. Sold to wine consumers.
• Tim Grande Reserva White wine celebrating the underappreciated ageing potential of Douro whites. Sold to premium wine consumers.
• Vale do Inferno Premium red wine from La Rosa's famous Vale do Inferno vineyard. Sold to wine connoisseurs.
• DouRosa Douro red wine from La Rosa's collection. Sold to wine consumers.
• La Rosa Rosé Rosé wine from La Rosa's portfolio. Sold to wine consumers.
• La Rosa Leve Entry-level red wine from La Rosa. Sold to wine consumers.
• Tinto Cão Single varietal wine from the Tinto Cão grape. Sold to wine consumers.
• Cerejinha Single varietal red wine from the indigenous Cerejinha grape, part of the Cerejinha Range. Sold to wine enthusiasts.
• Gouveio Single varietal white wine from the Gouveio grape, part of the Cerejinha Range. Sold to wine enthusiasts.
• Vintage Port Unfiltered Vintage Port aged 18 months in large oak tonels, capable of aging for generations. The flagship port offering. Sold to port connoisseurs.
• 30 Year Old Tawny Port aged in old 550L oak pipes for an average of 30 years. Sold to premium port consumers.
• 20 Year Old Tawny Port aged in old 550L oak pipes for an average of 20 years, rich yet elegant with delicate nuanced flavours. Sold to premium port consumers.
• 10 Year Old Tawny Port aged in old 550L oak pipes for an average of 10 years, named after the famous 'Tonel 12' barrel. Sold to port consumers.
• Tawny Port Port aged a minimum of three years in old 550L oak pipes, darker and more complex than many others. Sold to port consumers.
• Colheita Port Unique tawny port aged in old 550L oak pipes for 8 years, marrying youthful vibrance with aged elegance. Sold to port enthusiasts.
• Late Bottle Vintage (LBV) Port Port aged four years in old Tonel oak barrels (6,000-10,000L), ready to drink or able to age 10 years. Sold to port consumers.
• Finest Reserve Port Vintage Character style blended port aged in tonels for 6-7 years. Sold to port consumers.
• Ruby Reserve Port Versatile port aged 3-4 years in large tonels, suitable on its own or in cocktails. Sold to port consumers.
• White Port Extra Dry White Port aged in 550L pipes, served on its own or with tonic mixer. Sold to port consumers.
• Rosé Port
• Passagem Grande Reserva Limited production wine from Douro Superior, only 2000 bottles made in exceptional quality years. Sold to premium wine collectors.
• Passagem Reserva Red Red wine from the Passagem range, produced from Douro Superior grapes. Sold to wine consumers.
• Passagem Reserva White White wine from the Passagem range, produced from Douro Superior grapes. Sold to wine consumers.
• Passagem Red Wine Standard red wine from the Passagem range. Sold to wine consumers.
• Passagem White Wine Standard white wine from the Passagem range. Sold to wine consumers.
• Passagem SY Passagem wine made from Shiraz/Syrah grapes. Sold to wine consumers.
• La Rosa Brewing Craft Beers Craft beer range including Lager, IPA, Stout, Pale Ale, Belgian Tripel, and Imperial Stout. Sold to beer consumers through DTC and distribution.
• Hotel Accommodation Family-owned winery hospitality with 23 rooms scattered around the estate, plus villa rentals (Quinta das Lamelas with 4 ensuite bedrooms, Quinta do Vedeal with 2 double and 2 twin bedrooms). For wine tourism guests.
• Cozinha da Clara Restaurant Restaurant offering a celebration of local cuisine at Quinta de la Rosa. For hotel guests, wine tourists, and visitors.
• Tim's Terrace Relaxed outdoor dining experience on a terrace overlooking the Douro Valley, serving pizza and gourmet bar food. For hotel guests and visitors.
• Wine Tours & Tastings Wine tastings and tours of the winery and vineyards. For wine tourists and hospitality guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• La Rosa Vale do Inferno 2017 achieved 96pts Wine Advocate - highest score in current range
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Winesellers LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based wine and spirits importer and distributor handling Quinta de la Rosa's products in the United States market. Located at 7520 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles, Illinois 60714-3808.
• Thorman HuntcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based wine merchant handling Quinta de la Rosa distribution in the United Kingdom. Located at 4 Pratt Walk, London SE 11 6AR.
• James Nicholson Wine MerchantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish wine merchant handling distribution in Ireland. Located at 27a Killyleagh Street, Crossgar, Co Down BT30 9DQ.
• Moestue Grape SelectionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian wine import and distribution company handling Quinta de la Rosa products. Located at Hegdehaugsveien 31, N-0352 Oslo.
• TransgourmetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian food and beverage wholesale distributor handling Quinta de la Rosa distribution. Located at Egger-Lienz-Str. 15, 4050 Traun.
• Robert-Braive SPRLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian wine merchant handling Quinta de la Rosa distribution in Belgium. Located at Rue Darchis 27, 4000 Liege.
• Renaissance Wine Merchants LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian wine merchant handling distribution in Alberta and British Columbia. Located at 3303 - 8th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 3A4.
• Baur au Lac VinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss wine merchant handling Quinta de la Rosa distribution in Switzerland. Located at Adlikerstrasse 272, CH-8105 Regensdorf, Zürich.
• Fermented SG Pte LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore-based wine and beverage company handling Quinta de la Rosa distribution in Southeast Asia.
• Mark Hix & Mitch TonksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity chefs who collaborate with Quinta de la Rosa for Tonnix on Tour events, bringing culinary experiences to the quinta.
• DCN BeersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese beer distributor handling Quinta de la Rosa craft beer products. Located at Travessa da Rua Nova de Pereira, 368, 4485-805 Vilar, VCD.
• Luxury Douro ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvider of vintage car tours in the Douro Valley, offering Chauffeured vintage drives as an activity for guests staying at Quinta de la Rosa.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quinta dos Murças: Douro Valley estate owned by Esporão group producing single-quinta wines and Ports with international distribution. Comparable in estate-scale production and premium positioning.
• Quinta do Noval: Iconic Single-Quinta Port producer in the Douro Valley, owned by AXA Millésimes. Direct comparable: both produce Ports and table wines exclusively from estate-grown Category A grapes with strong premium positioning and global distribution.
• Quinta do Crasto: Family-owned Douro Valley estate producing premium Douro DOC wines and Ports from estate-grown grapes with international distribution. Closely comparable in family governance, single-estate model, and award-winning quality positioning.
• Graham's Port: Premium Port house under Symington with Quinta dos Malvedos Single-Quinta production. Comparable in Single-Quinta model, Vintage Port focus, and award-recognized quality, but with significantly larger brand investment and distribution.
• Taylor's Port: Leading Single-Quinta (Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta do Junco) Port producer under Symington Family Estates. Direct comparable in Single-Quinta Port production, premium pricing, and global distribution, though at much larger scale.
• Niepoort Vinhos: Family-owned Douro Valley Port and wine producer with broad Port portfolio (Vintage, Tawnies, Colheita, LBV, White), DTC e-commerce, and craft beer/other beverage diversification—directly comparable in family ownership, product mix, and premium positioning.
• Wine & Soul: Boutique family-owned Douro Valley winery producing award-winning single-quinta wines and Ports. Closely comparable in family ownership, small-scale single-estate model, and high-critic-scoring premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Croft Port: Historic Port producer (owned by Taylor Fladgate) with Quinta da Roêda Single-Quinta production. Comparable in Port heritage and product breadth, though broader market positioning and larger production scale.
• Symington Family Estates: Dominant multi-brand Port house owning Taylor's, Graham's, Cockburn's, and Warre's. Comparable in family ownership and Douro Valley production, but operates at much greater scale with broader Port portfolio reach and superior distribution leverage.
• Sandeman Port: Established broad-appeal Port house (owned by Sogrape Vinhos) producing across Vintage, Tawny, LBV, and White categories with global distribution. Comparable product mix but broader market positioning versus Quinta de la Rosa's premium-connoisseur focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quintadelarosa1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=OFevp2D49LE&t=11s
• Facebookfacebook.com/Quintadelarosa
• Instagraminstagram.com/quintadelarosa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinta-de-la-rosa

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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