Between the sea and the volcano, we preserve the art of cultivating vines in basalt, honouring the legacy of our ancestors.
The story of Quintas do Pico is woven into the very resilience of the Azorean people. For three generations, our family has defied the hard rock, digging into volcanic soil to find the fertile ground where Verdelho grapes reach their fullest expression.
We began with small inherited plots, rebuilding wall by wall, stone upon stone. Today, we maintain the same manual techniques, where each harvest is a celebration of patience and respect for nature.
Our vineyards are part of the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, designated by UNESCO. Here, man created a labyrinth of stone to protect the vines from the salty Atlantic breeze.
Small squares of black basaltic stone that absorb the sun's heat during the day, releasing it to the roots at night.
Ocean salt spray deposits on the grapes, giving our wines a distinctive salinity and mineral freshness.
We cultivate in cracks of solidified lava, where the vine must fight for survival, concentrating unique sugars and aromas.
