Algarve, Portugal
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Adega Do Cantor, Guia |
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Visit the Adega Do Cantor winery or ‘winery of the singer’ at Quinta Do Miradouro
that produces Sir Cliff Richard’s wine. During the tour you will be able to sample
the red, white and rose wine that is produced at the famous winery. To go on the
tour you must make a prior appointment, which can be done easily by either contacting
the winery by telephone, e- |
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Adega Do Cantor is only a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive from Casa Romantica in Guia. Transport to the winery is also available Albufeira (20 euros), Sao Rafael (20 euros), Pera (25 euros), Carvoeiro (25 euros), Vilamoura (25 euros), Quinta do Lago (30 euros), Alvor (35 euros) and Lagos (50 euros) which also includes the cost of the tour. Vida Nova Tinto, Rose and now Branco are produced at Quinta do Miradouro winery. |
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The views across Guia from Adega Do Cantor are stunning. There is a great viewing
area where you can sit and relax before and after your tour of the vineyard. The
easiest way to find Adega Do Cantor is to drive down the EN125 and follow the signs
for the Algarve Shopping Centre. The vineyard is just behind the shopping centre.
Sat Nav by inputting these co- |
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Please call for a reservation as bookings must be made in advance and there is a charge per person for the tour and wine tasting. There are several tour times throughout the day, depending on the time of the year and availability. Please telephone Quinta do Miradouro on 00351- |
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Most of the vineyard operations are done by hand. They manage the vineyards in a sustainable manner using only the mildest agricultural products in a programme designed to prevent the onset of any vineyard diseases. At harvest they pick and process all the fruit gently by hand. This is fully consistent with their policy to produce only the highest quality wines.
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The winery is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 13:00 hours and 14:00 - It is closed at weekends and on public holidays and from December 24th to January 2nd
Click on this link for the winery website www.winesvidanova.com where there is lots more information on the grape varieties grown, the winery process and the Vida Nova range of wines. |
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All aspects of of the viticulture and wine producing process has been overseen by consultant winemaker David Baverstock who produces at Herdade de Esporao in the Alentejo. David won the 1999 Portuguese winemaker of the year. His Esporao Touriga Nacional 2001 took the trophy for the best Portuguese red wine at the London International Wine Challenge in 2002. |
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Vida Nova wines are distributed to the United Kingdom (Waitrose supermarkets), Denmark, Scandinavia, Germany and throughout Portugal. The Cellar Door shop sells a full range of Vida Nova wines as well as a variety of wine merchandise and souvenirs. There is also a mail order service that will deliver direct to your door. |
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Tours and wine tasting cost €7.50 per person.
Wine can also be bought directly from the Cellar Door shop. |