Quinta de Covelos. Canelas |
Calheiros Cruz In 1982 José Carlos Calheiros Cruz, retakes the family tradition and builds a modern winemaking center in Régua, in the Douro Region. In 1985 he starts the production of bottled wine, with the ambition to make his brand well known all over the world. In 2001 with the support of renowned winemaker Anselmo Mendes, his work began to be recognized internationally, and the company was considered the "Winery of the Year" by the American magazine "Wine & Spirits". With the death of her husband, Madalena Calheiros Cruz assumes the leadership of the company, continuing his values and purposes. |