Today Roriz occupies 200 hectares forming a natural amphitheatre, falling from the hilltops at 450 metres to the Douro River. It is one of the most spectacularly beautiful Quintas in the Douro.

In the centre of the Quinta there is a small 'plateau' on which is situated the winery, house and chapel. The vineyard occupies 42 hectares and is situated between 125 and 250 metres. The position of the Quinta along the river and its altitude are recognised as being ideal for the production of the Douro's very best wines and is fully representative of the best of the classic river Quintas.

The grapes are picked by hand and vinified in the Quinta's own stone lagares. The wines are then aged in the Quinta's oak vats prior to bottling.

Unique Soil

The classic schistous soil of the Upper Douro predominates, but the soil composition and structure are particular to this property. The Quinta also has tin and traces of gold. The mining activities at Roriz date from the days of a religious Order, "Comenda das Tres Minas da Ordem de Christo" which during the 17th century exploited the rich ore deposits of the property. Archibald acquired the property from this Order. The mining only ceased after the 2nd World War.

The unique mineral structure at Roriz brings a strong individual personality to the wines.

Our Vineyards

Roriz has produced an average of 214 pipes (potentially 14,300 cases) each year.

Some of the grapes are selected for the making of Vintage Port and for Douro wine.

With both wines, the goal is to produce the finest that the Douro can offer. No other Port will be sold under the Roriz name other than the finest possible Vintage Port.

Grape Varieties

To this day, Tinta Francisca (wines renowned for their long ageing potential) and other less fashionable varieties such as Sousão (which contributes excellent colour and acidity), and Tinta Amarela (producing aromatic and balanced wines) have been maintained.

These vines exist side by side at Roriz with the five classic varieties associated with the Douro.

This undoubtedly contributes to the great complexity, concentration and tannic structure of Roriz wines, that has been consistent throughout successive vintages.