Quinta do Piloto Press Kit - English

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PALMELA’S WINE TRADITION PERFECTED

Quinta do Piloto is heir to four generations of expert winemaking in Palmela. Its wines are the result of selected lots from Cardoso’s family 741 acres of vineyards in the best local terroirs. Made by ancient

methods to be the apex of each grape variety they represent.

MAIN FACTS

 Quinta do Piloto estate and winery is located in Serra do Louro in Palmela and covers 741 acres of vineyards.  Cardoso’s family retain their original cellars and estates for over four generations, including 321 acres of old vines, 40 to 70 years old.  Founded by Humberto Cardoso in the early twentieth century, it was once one of the largest producers of Portugal, with about 1235 acres of vineyards.  Quinta do Piloto wines represent only the exceptional lots of the extensive family’s vineyards .  The first wine branded Quinta do Piloto was Piloto Collection Roxo, launched in 2013 and awarded that same year by the Decanter World Wine Awards and International Wine Challenge.

Quinta do Piloto - Vinhos, Lda. Rua Helena Cardoso, Serra do Louro 2950-131 PALMELA – PORTUGAL TEL.: (+351) 212 350 095 MOB: (+351) 918728188 EMAIL: info@quintadopiloto.pt WEB: www.quintadopiloto.pt


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