Our Story
A family legacy rooted in passion, tradition, and the land
The Beginning
Isabella & Luca Wines began with a simple dream: to honor the winemaking traditions of Portugal while creating something uniquely our own. What started as a passion project in the early mornings and late evenings after our day jobs has blossomed into a thriving family winery.
Isabella grew up among the vineyards of the Douro Valley, where her family had tended vines for generations. Luca, a trained agronomist from the Alentejo region, brought scientific precision and a deep respect for sustainable farming. Together, we combined heritage with innovation.
In 2018, we acquired a small hillside property with south-facing slopes and limestone-rich soil—perfect terroir for producing exceptional wines. We spent the first year rehabilitating the land organically, planting indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, and building our small-batch production facility.
Our Philosophy
The values that guide everything we do
Patience & Time
Great wine cannot be rushed. We give each vintage the time it needs to develop its full character and complexity, from careful fermentation to thoughtful aging.
Quality Over Quantity
We produce only what our vineyard can sustainably yield while maintaining exceptional quality. Every bottle is numbered, every batch is limited.
Respect for Terroir
Our wines are a pure expression of our land. We work with indigenous varieties, minimal intervention, and organic practices to let the vineyard speak for itself.
Sustainable Stewardship
We farm organically and biodynamically, protecting our land for future generations. Solar power, water conservation, and biodiversity are integral to our practices.
Our Vineyard
15 hectares of pristine Portuguese terroir
Nestled in the rolling hills of central Portugal, our vineyard benefits from warm days, cool nights, and limestone-rich soils that impart distinctive mineral notes to our wines. We cultivate traditional Portuguese varieties including Touriga Nacional, Aragonês, Arinto, and Fernão Pires, each perfectly suited to our unique microclimate.
Meet the Winemakers
Isabella
Co-Founder & Viticulturist
Born into a winemaking family in the Douro Valley, Isabella brings four generations of viticultural knowledge to our vineyard. She oversees all vineyard operations, from pruning to harvest, ensuring every grape meets our exacting standards.
"The vineyard tells us what it needs—we just have to listen."
Luca
Co-Founder & Winemaker
With a degree in Enology and Viticulture from the University of Lisbon, Luca combines scientific rigor with artistic intuition. He guides each vintage from crush to bottle, crafting wines that balance tradition with innovation.
"Great wine is made in the vineyard, but perfected in the cellar."
Our Journey
2018 — The Beginning
Acquired our hillside vineyard and began organic rehabilitation of the land.
2019 — First Planting
Planted 15 hectares of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties using biodynamic principles.
2021 — First Harvest
Hand-harvested our first vintage—a small but exceptional yield that exceeded our expectations.
2022 — First Release
Released our debut wines to critical acclaim, selling out within weeks.
2024 — Recognition
Awarded "Best New Winery" by Portugal Wine Magazine and 90+ points from Decanter.
2026 — The Future
Launching our Wine Club and expanding our collection with new exclusive releases.