PROPERTY
PROPERTY
QUINTA DA ALORNA
Located on the south bank of the Tagus River, near Santarém, and with the entrance marked by a rare bush in the world, known as “Bela Sombra”, Quinta da Alorna stands out, not only for the quality of the wines it produces at the estate, but also for agricultural, forest and natural spaces.
With a total area of 2,600 hectares, divided into 180 hectares of vineyards, 500 hectares dedicated to agricultural crops and about 1,900 hectares of forest.
In the irrigation area, it currently produces entirely for the agri-food industry: corn, potatoes for Matutano, peanuts for PepsiCo, peas for Dardico and sweet potatoes.
In the forestry area, it has cork oak forests, from which it removes cork, pine forest, for the production of pine nuts and eucalyptus for the production of paper pulp.
This relevant forest area also helps to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere.
In addition, there are currently 6 photovoltaic power plants on our property.
QUINTA DA ALORNA
Located on the south bank of the Tagus River, near Santarém, and with the entrance marked by a rare bush in the world, known as “Bela Sombra”, Quinta da Alorna stands out, not only for the quality of the wines it produces at the estate, but also for agricultural, forest and natural spaces.
With a total area of 2,800 hectares, divided into 180 hectares of vineyards, 500 hectares dedicated to agricultural crops and about 1,900 hectares of forest.
In the irrigation area, it currently produces entirely for the agri-food industry: corn, potatoes for Matutano, peanuts for PepsiCo, peas for Dardico and sweet potatoes.
In the forestry area, it has cork oak forests, from which it removes cork, pine forest, for the production of pine nuts and eucalyptus for the production of paper pulp.
This relevant forest area also helps to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere.
In addition, there are currently 6 photovoltaic power plants on our property.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The balance between all agricultural activities and nature is fundamental for us.
Quinta da Alorna is a company with a long winemaking tradition and has sought to keep pace with modernization through qualification and sustainable environmental practices.
The entire activity of Quinta da Alorna is based on a policy aimed to the qualification, using agro-environmental certification tools, procedures and standards that guarantee product quality, environmental protection and the safety of employees.
In recent years we have been reinforcing investment in probes that quantify soil moisture levels in order to obtain complete information on the various parameters related to agricultural and viticultural activity. We have also invested in speed variators and flowmeters as well as in the constant maintenance of sprinklers in the irrigation pivots in order to be able to control and monitor the irrigation allocations and, thus, obtain better results from the production point of view, and on water and electricity efficiency.
These devices transmit the collected information, via radio, to the central server that stores and organizes that data. This data is fundamental for decision making and contribute to a more efficient management of natural resources.
Quinta da Alorna favours good environmental practices, carrying out several processes that allow the use of natural resources in the most efficient possible way, protecting and preserving the environment.
Precision agriculture has been put into practice in order to be able to maximize production with minimization of the necessary natural resources, which has been allowing to increase production per hectare in the last years, with less consumption of resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The balance between all agricultural activities and nature is fundamental for us.
Quinta da Alorna is a company with a long winemaking tradition and has sought to keep pace with modernization through qualification and sustainable environmental practices.
The entire activity of Quinta da Alorna is based on a policy aimed to the qualification, using agro-environmental certification tools, procedures and standards that guarantee product quality, environmental protection and the safety of employees.
In recent years we have been reinforcing investment in probes that quantify soil moisture levels in order to obtain complete information on the various parameters related to agricultural and viticultural activity. We have also invested in speed variators and flowmeters as well as in the constant maintenance of sprinklers in the irrigation pivots in order to be able to control and monitor the irrigation allocations and, thus, obtain better results from the production point of view, and on water and electricity efficiency. These devices transmit the collected information, via radio, to the central server that stores and organizes that data. This data is fundamental for decision making and contribute to a more efficient management of natural resources.
Quinta da Alorna favours good environmental practices, carrying out several processes that allow the use of natural resources in the most efficient possible way, protecting and preserving the environment.
Precision agriculture has been put into practice in order to be able to maximize production with minimization of the necessary natural resources, which has been allowing to increase production per hectare in the last years, with less consumption of resources.
TEJO (TAGUS) RIVER
Our vineyards are strongly influenced by the river that gives its name to the region – Tejo.
The Tejo (Tagus) River is responsible for shaping the region’s terroirs, making the plains around them ideal for growing grapes. The proximity of our vineyards to the Tejo (Tagus) River, makes the thermal amplitude a fundamental factor in the quality of the grape. In our case, the Tejo (Tagus) River is undoubtedly the dominant element of this region, making a decisive contribution to the fresh profile of the wines here produced.
In the case of our Tejo region there are three distinct terroirs: “charneca”, “bairro” and “campo”.
TEJO (TAGUS) River
Our vineyards are strongly influenced by the river that gives its name to the region – Tejo.
The Tejo (Tagus) River is responsible for shaping the region’s terroirs, making the plains around them ideal for growing grapes. The proximity of our vineyards to the Tejo (Tagus) River, makes the thermal amplitude a fundamental factor in the quality of the grape. In our case, the Tejo (Tagus) River is undoubtedly the dominant element of this region, making a decisive contribution to the fresh profile of the wines here produced.
In the case of our Tejo region there are three distinct terroirs: “charneca”, “bairro” and “campo”.
THE SOILS
The terroir consists on a set of characteristics (physical and biological environment) that give the identity to each region. Quinta da Alorna’s area occupies the “charneca” and the “campo”.
Campo is located on the extensive plains adjacent to the Tejo (Tagus) River subject to periodic flooding. These are responsible for the high fertility index of the soils and make this an area of excellence for the production of white wines. The region’s natural fertility requires precision viticulture.
Charneca is located south of Campo, on the left bank of the Tejo (Tagus) River, with sandy and stones (rolled pebbles) low fertile soils, with potential for both the production of red and white wines.
THE SOILS
The terroir consists on a set of characteristics (physical and biological environment) that give the identity to each region. Quinta da Alorna’s area occupies the “charneca” and the “campo”.
Campo is located on the extensive plains adjacent to the Tejo (Tagus) River subject to periodic flooding. These are responsible for the high fertility index of the soils and make this an area of excellence for the production of white wines. The region’s natural fertility requires precision viticulture.
Charneca is located south of Campo, on the left bank of the Tejo (Tagus) River, with sandy and stones (rolled pebbles) low fertile soils, with potential for both the production of red and white wines.
THE VINEYARD
The diversity of our grape varieties grants a multitude range of opportunities.
Quinta da Alorna, with approximately 160 hectares of vineyards, which is divided into grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Fernão Pires, Arinto and Chardonnay, produces its wines using new winemaking technologies. The result is products with the quality, excellence, and competitiveness that the market demands.
THE VINEYARD
The diversity of our grape varieties grants a multitude range of opportunities.
Quinta da Alorna, with approximately 160 hectares of vineyards, which is divided into grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Fernão Pires, Arinto and Chardonnay, produces its wines using new winemaking technologies. The result is products with the quality, excellence, and competitiveness that the market demands.
THE HARVEST
Of all the decisions that the winemaking team has to take, probably the most important is the right time to harvest the grapes, because the early or late harvest directly influences the quality and characteristics of the wine to be produced.
Before we reach the reception of the grapes, we do a maturation control and there is a process of scheduling the harvest.
Our harvest is done in two ways: manual and mechanical. The grapes are harvested by grape varieties and at different times due to the influence of their ripeness, the soil where they are planted and the weather conditions to which they are subject throughout the year. One of the objectives during the process of harvesting is to avoid oxidation, for this reason the process must be fast gentle with the grape in order to not damage the skin and at a time when temperatures are milder.
THE HARVEST
Of all the decisions that the winemaking team has to take, probably the most important is the right time to harvest the grapes, because the early or late harvest directly influences the quality and characteristics of the wine to be produced.
Before we reach the reception of the grapes, we do a maturation control and there is a process of scheduling the harvest.
Our harvest is done in two ways: manual and mechanical. The grapes are harvested by grape varieties and at different times due to the influence of their ripeness, the soil where they are planted and the weather conditions to which they are subject throughout the year. One of the objectives during the process of harvesting is to avoid oxidation, for this reason the process must be fast gentle with the grape in order to not damage the skin and at a time when temperatures are milder.
